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BYD Tang vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or NIO EL6?

BYD Tang vs NIO EL6: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • very slightly more power
  • marginally more electric range
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NIO EL6

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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

NIO EL6 is substantially cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL6 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 20.4 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers marginally more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 1 km more than the NIO EL6.

EL6

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 BYD Tang offers very slightly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers very slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is somewhat lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers substantially more boot space – 597 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 362 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries somewhat more – 575 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 is clearly superior overall 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.

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EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 406 - 529 km
BYD Tang
NIO EL6

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BYD Tang

The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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BYD Tang
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
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Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
517 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
NIO
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