Compare performance (517 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 63300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or NIO EL7?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
NIO EL7 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 63300 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 943 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the NIO EL7: with 22.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the BYD Tang with 24 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.90 kWh.
As for electric range, the BYD Tang performs minimal better – achieving up to 530 km, about 29 km more than the NIO EL7.
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 NIO EL7 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 653 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the NIO EL7 performs barely noticeable 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 EL7 pulls slightly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: BYD Tang offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, NIO EL7 is hardly perceptible lighter – 2421 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.
In terms of boot space, the NIO EL7 offers significantly more room – 570 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1655 L, which is about 110 L more than the NIO EL7.
When it comes to payload, BYD Tang to a small extent takes the win – 575 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.
The NIO EL7 holds a decisive overall lead 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 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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Price
64300 £
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Price
63300 - 81300 £
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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
22.1 - 22.4 kWh
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
384 - 501 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
2421 - 2441 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
570 L
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Length
4970 mm
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Length
4912 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
1720 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1655 L
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Max trunk capacity
1545 L
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Payload
575 kg
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Payload
449 - 469 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
653 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.90 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
850 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
480 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.