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BYD Han vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Volvo EC40?

BYD Han vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

BYD Han

  • somewhat more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo EC40 is markedly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,626 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EC40 is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Han. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 64 km more than the BYD Han.

EC40

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Han offers somewhat more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers marginally more torque with 700 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EC40 is slightly lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Han offers only slightly more boot space – 410 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries markedly more – 435 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 shows a few small advantages in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Volvo EC40

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Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Volvo
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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