Head to head
Tesla Model Y Long Range vs Volvo EC40
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model Y Long Range offers more range — 330 miles WLTP against 265, a gap of about 65 miles 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 £3,990 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph 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
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech