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NIO EL7 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or Lotus Emira?

NIO EL7 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,229 £.

Emira

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 markedly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 900 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers substantially more boot space – 570 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 419 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL7 carries considerably more – 469 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 239 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 is clearly superior 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

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 Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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NIO EL7
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 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
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,912 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 469 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL7 have?

The NIO EL7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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