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Volvo EC40 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Lotus Eletre?

Volvo EC40 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,171 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EC40 is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 6.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 15 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 476 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers markedly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 315 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EC40 is noticeably lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more boot space – 688 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 284 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre stands well ahead of its rival 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Lotus
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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