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Maxus Euniq 5 vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maxus Euniq 5 or NIO EL7?

Maxus Euniq 5 vs NIO EL7: Key differences

Maxus Euniq 5

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

NIO EL7

  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Euniq 5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Maxus Euniq 5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 46,400 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,943 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL7 is marginally more efficient: consuming 22.1 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Maxus Euniq 5. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 141 km more than the Maxus Euniq 5.

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 177 HP. That’s roughly 476 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL7 is a bit faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Maxus Euniq 5 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

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: Maxus Euniq 5 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Euniq 5 is noticeably lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 611 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 570 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Euniq 5 carries a bit more – 541 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 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
Maxus Euniq 5
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

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Maxus Euniq 5

The Maxus Euniq 5 is a no-nonsense electric people carrier that pairs a cavernous interior with an unexpectedly polished cabin, so family duty feels a little less like a chore. It won’t set your pulse racing, but for buyers after fuss-free electric propulsion, flexible seating and clever everyday practicality, it’s a genuinely sensible and likeable choice.

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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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Maxus Euniq 5
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,400 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
360 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
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,825 mm
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,800 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
541 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
130 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Maxus
Brand
NIO
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