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NIO EL7 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

NIO EL7 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 285,515 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 486 km more than the Ferrari 296 Coupe.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers visibly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the NIO EL7 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

EL7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: NIO EL7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 751 kg.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL7 carries considerably more – 469 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 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 £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
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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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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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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NIO EL7
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,912 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 469 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Ferrari
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