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BYD Tang vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or NIO EL8?

BYD Tang vs NIO EL8: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly more electric range
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NIO EL8

  • markedly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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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.

BYD Tang is somewhat cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,772 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL8 is moderately more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 20 km more than the NIO EL8.

EL8

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL8 offers markedly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

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 more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL8 is only slightly lighter – 2,613 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL8 offers slightly more boot space – 265 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries very slightly more – 577 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 is decisively ahead 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.

from £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
-
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
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Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
557 - 577 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
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
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
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
NIO
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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