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BYD Tang vs NIO EL7 - Differences and prices compared

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?

BYD Tang

NIO EL7

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

EL7

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 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.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

BYD Tang
NIO EL7

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EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.1 - 22.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 384 - 501 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 EL7

The 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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BYD Tang
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

Price
64300 £
Price
63300 - 81300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 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
2421 - 2441 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4970 mm
Length
4912 mm
Width
1955 mm
Width
1987 mm
Height
1745 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1655 L
Max trunk capacity
1545 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
449 - 469 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.90 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
480 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.