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Maxus T90 EV vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (56,100 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maxus T90 EV or NIO EL6?

Maxus T90 EV vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Maxus T90 EV

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NIO EL6

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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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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

T90 EV

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.

NIO EL6 is markedly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Maxus T90 EV costs 56,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,232 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL6 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 20.4 kWh/100km compared to 26.8 kWh/100km for the Maxus T90 EV. That’s a difference of about 6.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 199 km more than the Maxus T90 EV.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL6 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Maxus T90 EV takes 12.3 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 390 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is marginally lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus T90 EV carries significantly more – 925 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 450 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 is far 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.

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NIO EL6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 406 - 529 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
56,100 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,375 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
-
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
925 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Maxus
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the Maxus T90 EV?

The Maxus T90 EV is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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