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NIO EL7 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or Lotus Eletre?

NIO EL7 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly lighter

Lotus Eletre

  • noticeably more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

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

EL7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO EL7 is markedly cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,363 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL7 is marginally more efficient: consuming 22.1 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers slightly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 69 km more than the NIO EL7.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the NIO EL7 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is markedly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the NIO EL7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers moderately more torque with 985 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 135 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL7 is very slightly lighter – 2,421 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers a bit more boot space – 688 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL7 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,545 L, about 13 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
NIO EL7
Lotus Eletre

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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NIO EL7
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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
4
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,912 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
449 - 469 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Lotus
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