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NIO EL8 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Alpine A390?

NIO EL8 vs Alpine A390: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • markedly more power

Alpine A390

  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Alpine A390 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,200 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A390 is slightly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 555 km, about 45 km more than the NIO EL8.

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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 EL8 offers markedly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Alpine A390 is barely faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the NIO EL8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers barely more torque with 850 Nm compared to 824 Nm. That’s about 26 Nm more.

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: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A390 is visibly lighter – 2,121 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers significantly more boot space – 532 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 267 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 offers significantly more capacity – up to 1,643 L, about 833 L more than the NIO EL8.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 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 £57,900
A390

Alpine A390

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 400 - 470 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 515 - 555 km
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NIO EL8

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The Alpine A390 is the brand’s leap into the fast electric crossover arena, wrapping Dieppe’s lightweight ethos in a sleek, coupe-ish body with real everyday usability. If the steering and chassis feel echo the A110, this could be the enthusiast’s family EV—subtle, sharp, and très chic, with enough theatre to make the school run feel like a pit lane exit.

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NIO EL8
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,121 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
4,615 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
1,643 L
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
-

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
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Alpine
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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