Head-to-head
Mini Countryman Electric vs Volvo EX40
The Mini Countryman Electric starts $5,000 (7%) below the Volvo EX40. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Mini Countryman Electric
The largest Mini — now electric, built in BMW's Leipzig plant. Shares its electric architecture with the BMW iX1. 501 km WLTP range is meaningful for a Mini.
- From
- $64,990
- Range
- 501 km
- Battery
- 65.2 kWh
Option B · SUV
Volvo EX40
The rebadged XC40 Recharge — Volvo dropped the petrol versions for this generation and reframed the EV as the EX40. RWD single-motor for the long-range variant; AWD twin-motor for performance.
- From
- $69,990
- Range
- 532 km
- Battery
- 82 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Mini Countryman Electric and Volvo EX40, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
DC charging · advantage Volvo EX40
The Volvo EX40 accepts 75 kW more DC peak charging (205 vs 130 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 2
Battery · advantage Volvo EX40
The Volvo EX40 carries a 16.8 kWh larger battery (82 vs 65.2 kWh).
- 3
Range · advantage Volvo EX40
The Volvo EX40 goes 31 km further on a charge (532 vs 501 km WLTP).
- 4
Warranty · advantage Mini Countryman Electric
The Mini Countryman Electric covers the vehicle for 2 more years (5 vs 3 yrs).
- 5
Price · advantage Mini Countryman Electric
The Mini Countryman Electric undercuts the Volvo EX40 by $5,000 (7%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Mini Countryman Electric wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $5,000
- ▸ Longer warranty (5 years)
Where the Volvo EX40 wins
- ▸ 31 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (7.3s vs 8.5s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (205 kW vs 130 kW)
Mini Countryman Electric
What we like
- ✓ Longest Mini ever (most practical interior)
- ✓ 501 km WLTP range from 65 kWh battery
- ✓ German-built (BMW Leipzig)
What we don't
- ✕ Largest Mini ever — divisive for fans of small Minis
- ✕ Premium pricing within Mini range
- ✕ Modest 0–100 by EV standards
Volvo EX40
What we like
- ✓ 532 km WLTP range in single-motor RWD form
- ✓ Premium Volvo cabin and safety reputation
- ✓ Fast 205 kW DC charging peak
What we don't
- ✕ Three-year vehicle warranty is short for the price
- ✕ Battery warranty distance only 100,000 km
- ✕ Cabin styling unchanged from earlier XC40 Recharge
Frequently asked: Mini Countryman Electric vs Volvo EX40
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Mini Countryman Electric or the Volvo EX40?
- The Mini Countryman Electric is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $64,990 versus $69,990 for the Volvo EX40, a $5,000 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Volvo EX40 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 532 km, 31 km further than the Mini Countryman Electric's 501 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Volvo EX40 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 205 kW versus 130 kW for the Mini Countryman Electric. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Volvo EX40 does 0–100 km/h in 7.3 seconds — 1.2 s quicker than the Mini Countryman Electric's 8.5 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Mini Countryman Electric better value than the Volvo EX40?
- On paper the Mini Countryman Electric is $5,000 cheaper, but trails the Volvo EX40 on the core measurable specs. The saving might still be worth it if you don't need the extra range, power or charging speed — but the Volvo EX40 is the spec-sheet winner.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Mini Countryman Electric
if…
- ✓ you want to save $5,000 on the sticker
- ✓ peace-of-mind warranty matters (2 more years of cover)
- ✓ you match the profile: mini families
Choose the
Volvo EX40
if…
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ you match the profile: premium-brand buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.