Tesla Model Y vs Volvo EX40
The Tesla Model Y leads on range (EPA), cargo space and power.
SUV
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
76/100#21 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EX40
1 of 10 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026
68/100#46 of 80 · Everyday
Tesla Model Y is cheaper by $7,555
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Model YTesla Model YEX40Volvo EX40
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+25 mi· 8%
- Cargo space- best on this row+15.7 cu ft· 108%
- Power- best on this row+26 kW· 14%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row7.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 23%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row2 h faster· 20%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Tesla Model Y | Volvo EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Range (CLTC) | version: Model Y RWD | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | version: Twin Motor | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Top speed | version: EX40 Core, Single Motor Extended Range, Electric (2027) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Twin Motor Performance Electric | |
| Weight | version: EX40 Plus, Twin Motor, Electric | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Model Y RWD | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Tesla Model Y if
Pick the Volvo EX40 if
Score by category
out of 100
Tesla Model YVolvo EX40
Range
8985Charging
4649Performance
7492Practicality
8960
How much is each in the US?
Tesla Model Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govVolvo EX40
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026 - Price checked Aug 13, 2026 - it may be out of date
volvocars.com- Single Motor Extended Range
- $56,545
- Twin Motor
- $58,295
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Volvo EX40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 25 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Tesla Model Y
- version: Model Y RWD
- Volvo EX40
Fast-charge peak
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
- Volvo EX40
- 140 kWversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model Y
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- $7,555
Where next
- Volvo EX40Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Tesla Model Y vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 35 sources
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