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Lynk & Co 01 vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (36,900 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lynk & Co 01 or NIO EL8?

Lynk & Co 01 vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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NIO EL8

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Lynk & Co 01 is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,900 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,205 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 435 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 373 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 535 Nm. That’s about 315 Nm more.

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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, Lynk & Co 01 is clearly lighter – 1,935 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 678 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers substantially more boot space – 466 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries visibly more – 577 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 is clearly superior 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 £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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The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
20 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
5
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
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Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
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Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
415 kg
Payload
557 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
280 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
535 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
206 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lynk & Co
Brand
NIO
Is the Lynk & Co 01 offered with different drivetrains?

The Lynk & Co 01 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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