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NIO EL6 vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Tesla Model Y?

NIO EL6 vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

NIO EL6

  • barely more power

Tesla Model Y

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

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:

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

Tesla Model Y is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 7.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers moderately more range – reaching up to 657 km, about 128 km more than the NIO EL6.

Model Y

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 barely more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model Y is marginally faster – reaching 201 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

EL6

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model Y is moderately lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 262 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers markedly more boot space – 822 L compared to 597 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,138 L, about 708 L more than the NIO EL6.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y holds a decisive overall lead 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 £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 657 km
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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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The Model Y has the perfect range for me!!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
534 - 657 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
co2
0 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
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
822 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
4,790 - 4,797 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,920 - 1,921 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
1,621 - 1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
2,118 - 2,138 L
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
435 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
201 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Tesla
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL6 have?

The NIO EL6 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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