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NIO EL7 vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or Cadillac Lyriq?

NIO EL7 vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat lighter

Cadillac Lyriq

  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

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

EL7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

NIO EL7 is slightly cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Cadillac Lyriq is barely more efficient: consuming 21.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 29 km more than the NIO EL7.

Lyriq

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 EL7 offers very slightly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the NIO EL7 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers only slightly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

EL7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL7 is somewhat lighter – 2,421 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers marginally more boot space – 588 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac Lyriq carries very slightly more – 487 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 holds a slight edge 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
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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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The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Electric Range
460 - 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
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
4,912 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 469 kg
Payload
426 - 487 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
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Cadillac
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL7 have?

The NIO EL7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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