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NIO EL7 vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or Hongqi E-HS9?

NIO EL7 vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • marginally cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Hongqi E-HS9

  • slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range

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

EL7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO EL7 is marginally cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,225 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hongqi E-HS9 is slightly more efficient: consuming 19.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 14 km more than the NIO EL7.

E-HS9

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL7 offers moderately more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

EL7

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: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL7 is a bit lighter – 2,421 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers considerably more boot space – 570 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 570 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi E-HS9 carries barely more – 475 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 is far ahead overall 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
Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 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
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,912 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 469 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
551 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
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Hongqi
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL7 have?

The NIO EL7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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