Compare performance (517 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 45900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or NIO EL6?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
NIO EL6 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 45900 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18428 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the NIO EL6: with 20.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the BYD Tang with 24 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.60 kWh.
As for electric range, the BYD Tang performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 530 km, about 1 km more than the NIO EL6.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang has a slight edge – offering 517 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the NIO EL6 performs slight better – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: NIO EL6 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BYD Tang offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, NIO EL6 is somewhat lighter – 2215 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.
In terms of boot space, the NIO EL6 offers convincingly more room – 597 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 362 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang performs to a small extent better – up to 1655 L, which is about 225 L more than the NIO EL6.
When it comes to payload, BYD Tang somewhat takes the win – 575 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.
The NIO EL6 is far ahead 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
64300 £
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Price
45900 - 63900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2630 kg
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Curb weight
2215 - 2235 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
4970 mm
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Length
4854 mm
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Width
1955 mm
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Width
1987 mm
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Height
1745 mm
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Height
1703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1655 L
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Max trunk capacity
1430 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
4.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.50 s
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Max Speed
190 km/h
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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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The BYD Tang is available as All-Wheel Drive.