Head to head
Tesla Model Y Long Range vs Volvo EC40
A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model Y Long Range offers more range — 530 km WLTP against 425 km, a gap of about 105 km between charges. The Tesla Model Y Long Range is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 854 litres and 5 seats versus 404 litres and 5 in the Volvo EC40. On price the Volvo EC40 starts about A$8,200 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Tesla Model Y Long Range at 4.8s.
On the measured specifications below, the Tesla Model Y Long Range leads in 2 areas and the Volvo EC40 in 2.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–100 km/h(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech