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NIO EL8 vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 65,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Audi Q8 e-tron?

NIO EL8 vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Audi Q8 e-tron

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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.

Audi Q8 e-tron is very slightly cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q8 e-tron is very slightly more efficient: consuming 19.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers moderately more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 85 km more than the NIO EL8.

Q8 e-tron

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 visibly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is marginally faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the NIO EL8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers moderately more torque with 973 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 123 Nm more.

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 EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 e-tron is barely lighter – 2,585 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more boot space – 569 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 304 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 827 L more than the NIO EL8.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries very slightly more – 595 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 595 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 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
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
4,915 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
515 - 595 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
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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