BMW iX4 vs Volvo EX60

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

BMW iX4

iX4 40 xDrive (MY27)

£60,170 · 320 mi

Wins 7 of 11

Volvo EX60

EX60 P6 (MY27)

£56,860 · 283 mi

Wins 4 of 11

Our verdict

The BMW iX4 and Volvo EX60 are both electric SUVs in the large car class. The BMW iX4 starts at £60,170 in the UK and the Volvo EX60 at £56,860, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The iX4 goes further, with about 320 miles of real-world range against 283 for the EX60. On top of that, it uses less energy (3.9 mi/kWh against 3.5 mi/kWh) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 5.6 s against 5.9 s.

The EX60 is £3,310 cheaper to buy new (£56,860 against £60,170). On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (210 kW against 170 kW on average, 10–80%) and has the bigger boot (575 litres against 548).

There's little between them on warranty length (3 years).

Choose the BMW iX4 if you want the longest range and lower running costs and the Volvo EX60 if you want the lower price and quicker charging stops.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

BMW iX4Volvo EX60

Price

Price new: £60,170on sale now; £56,860 (best)on sale now
Used from (estimated): –too new; –too new
Price per mile of range: £188 (best); £201

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 320 mi (best)515 km, estimate; 283 mi455 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): –; –
Efficiency: 3.9 mi/kWh (best)160 Wh/km, estimate; 3.5 mi/kWh176 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 390 mi (best)627 km; 356 mi573 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 170 kW10–80% average; 210 kW (best)10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 22 kW; 22 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): Yes; Yes

Battery

Usable battery: 82.6 kWh (best); 80 kWh
Battery chemistry: NCM (nickel manganese cobalt); NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: SUV; SUV
Size class: D · Large car; D · Large car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: All-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 5.6 s (best)0–100 km/h; 5.9 s0–100 km/h
Weight: 2,260 kg; 2,190 kg

Size

Length: 4.78 m15 ft 8 in; 4.80 m15 ft 9 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.90 m6 ft 3 in; 1.90 m6 ft 3 in
Width with mirrors: 2.09 m6 ft 10 in; 2.07 m6 ft 9 in
Height: 1.60 m5 ft 3 in; 1.64 m5 ft 4 in
Wheelbase: 2.90 m9 ft 6 in; 2.97 m9 ft 9 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 548 litres; 575 litres (best)
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 2,000 kg; 2,000 kg
Max payload: 520 kgpeople and luggage; 535 kg (best)people and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: –not tested yet; –not tested yet

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 3 years (best)unlimited miles; 3 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity; 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Yes; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2026 on; 2026 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.