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Lexus RX vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or NIO EL7?

Lexus RX vs NIO EL7: Key differences

Lexus RX

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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NIO EL7

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

RX

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Lexus RX is very slightly cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 434 km more than the Lexus RX.

EL7

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 EL7 offers substantially more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 282 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 299 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is moderately lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 381 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers moderately more boot space – 570 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries noticeably more – 620 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 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 £63,300
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/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
Lexus RX
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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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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Lexus RX
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
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Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
449 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
NIO
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