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NIO EL6 vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Nissan Interstar?

NIO EL6 vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
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Nissan Interstar

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly 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.

Nissan Interstar is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,698 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 119 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

Interstar

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 substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is very slightly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries significantly more – 1,447 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 972 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 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
410 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,854 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL6 have?

The NIO EL6 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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