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Audi Q8 e-tron vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or NIO ET7?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • barely more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space

NIO ET7

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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

Q8 e-tron

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.

NIO ET7 is barely cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET7 is marginally more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 11 km more than the NIO ET7.

ET7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is barely faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the NIO ET7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers a bit more torque with 973 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 123 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET7 is only slightly lighter – 2,434 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers noticeably more boot space – 569 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries clearly more – 595 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is narrowly ahead 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 595 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
NIO ET7

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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