Kia EV9 vs NIO EL8 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV9 has the clearly advantage in terms of price – starting at 53100 £, while the NIO EL8 starts at 71100 £. That’s a price difference of about 17923 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, the advantage goes to the Kia EV9: with 19.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the NIO EL8 with 21.20 kWh. That’s roughly 1.70 kWh difference.

In terms of range, the Kia EV9 performs barely noticeable better – offering up to 563 km, roughly 53 km more than the NIO 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 performance, the NIO EL8 clearly takes the lead – with 653 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 145 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is somewhat faster – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.60 s. That makes it around 0.50 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Kia EV9 is slightly ahead – reaching 220 km/h, while the NIO EL8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is roughly 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 pulls slightly stronger, offering 850 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia EV9 offers a touch more seating – 7 vs 6.

The Kia EV9 is slightly lighter – 2392 kg compared to 2613 kg. The weight difference is around 221 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Kia EV9 takes the lead – 333 L compared to 265 L. That’s around 68 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Kia EV9 wins – up to 2393 L, about 1583 L more than the NIO EL8.

Payload capacity also favors the Kia EV9 hardly any – 615 kg compared to 577 kg. The difference is roughly 38 kg.

Overall, the Kia EV9 proves to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.