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Genesis GV60 vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV60 or NIO EL8?

Genesis GV60 vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Genesis GV60

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GV60

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Genesis GV60 is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,189 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Genesis GV60 is visibly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV60 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 51 km more than the NIO EL8.

EL8

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL8 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV60 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

GV60

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis GV60 is visibly lighter – 2,050 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 563 kg.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries noticeably more – 577 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 sits just 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.

from £46,900
GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 501 - 561 km
Genesis GV60
NIO EL8

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Genesis GV60

The Genesis GV60 arrives like a fashionably sharp electric crossover, its jewel-like lighting and coupe-ish silhouette giving it presence that feels more boutique than showroom. It pairs playful, immediate acceleration with a serene, well-appointed cabin and slick tech, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want luxury with a cheeky electric twist.

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NIO EL8

The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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Genesis GV60
NIO EL8

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 63,800 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
501 - 561 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
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
-
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
455 - 460 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
229 - 490 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Genesis
Brand
NIO
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