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NIO EL7 vs BYD Tang comparison

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?

NIO EL7 vs BYD Tang: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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BYD Tang

  • marginally more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EL7

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 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.

Tang

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 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.

EL7

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
NIO EL7
BYD Tang

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NIO EL7

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.

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BYD Tang

The 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.

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NIO EL7
BYD Tang

Costs 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
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