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BYD Han vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or NIO EL7?

BYD Han vs NIO EL7: Key differences

BYD Han

  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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NIO EL7

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Han is marginally cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,182 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Han is a bit more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers barely more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 20 km more than the NIO EL7.

EL7

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 EL7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL7 is barely faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers somewhat more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Han

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, BYD Han is only slightly lighter – 2,325 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers markedly more boot space – 570 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL7 carries clearly more – 469 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
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The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
449 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
NIO
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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