Compare performance (653 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or BYD Tang?
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 EL7 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 943 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL7 is marginally more efficient: consuming 22.1 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers marginally more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 29 km more than the NIO EL7.
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 EL7 offers visibly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, NIO EL7 is only slightly lighter – 2,421 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers significantly more boot space – 570 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.
When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries a bit more – 575 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.
The NIO EL7 stands well ahead of its rival 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.
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.
detailsThe BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
|
Price
64,300 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
|
Electric Range
530 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
7
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
|
Curb weight
2,630 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
570 L
|
Trunk capacity
235 L
|
|
Length
4,912 mm
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,987 mm
|
Width
1,955 mm
|
|
Height
1,720 mm
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
449 - 469 kg
|
Payload
575 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
|
|
Power HP
653 HP
|
Power HP
517 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
|
|
Max Speed
200 km/h
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
850 Nm
|
Torque
680 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
480 kW
|
Power kW
380 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
-
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2023
|
Model Year
2024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
NIO
|
Brand
BYD
|