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NIO EL6 vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Fiat Panda?

NIO EL6 vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

NIO EL6

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Fiat Panda

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly 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

EL6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Panda is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,723 £.

Panda

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 EL6 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 420 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 Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL6 is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 608 Nm more.

EL6

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO EL6 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is clearly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 1,160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers substantially more boot space – 597 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 372 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL6 offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,430 L, about 560 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries markedly more – 475 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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 £45,900
EL6

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
NIO EL6
Fiat Panda

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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NIO EL6
Fiat Panda

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
365 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
164 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
NIO
Brand
Fiat
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