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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
64,300 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,955 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
575 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
680 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
NIO
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