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BYD Tang vs NIO EL6 - Differences and prices compared

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?

BYD Tang

NIO EL6

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

EL6

Engine and Performance:

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.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

BYD Tang
NIO EL6

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from about £45,900
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
  • Electric Range : 406 - 529 km

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
64300 £
Price
45900 - 63900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh
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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2630 kg
Curb weight
2215 - 2235 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
4970 mm
Length
4854 mm
Width
1955 mm
Width
1987 mm
Height
1745 mm
Height
1703 mm
Max trunk capacity
1655 L
Max trunk capacity
1430 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
4.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.50 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
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
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Tang is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.