Compare performance (326 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or NIO EL7?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
CUPRA Born is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,065 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers markedly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 129 km more than the NIO EL7.
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 EL7 offers substantially more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Born is markedly lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 522 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers markedly more boot space – 570 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.
When it comes to payload, the NIO EL7 carries barely more – 469 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.
The NIO EL7 shows a few small advantages 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 CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
|
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
484 - 630 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
Hatchback
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
|
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
385 L
|
Trunk capacity
570 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
4,912 mm
|
|
Width
1,809 mm
|
Width
1,987 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
1,720 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
|
|
Payload
426 - 461 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
|
Power HP
653 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
200 km/h
|
|
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
|
Torque
850 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
|
Power kW
480 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
-
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2026
|
Model Year
2023
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
CUPRA
|
Brand
NIO
|