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NIO EL8 vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Cadillac Lyriq?

NIO EL8 vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • only slightly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO EL8 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL8 is marginally more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 20 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 only slightly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 646 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers only slightly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 30 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, NIO EL8 is marginally lighter – 2,613 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers considerably more boot space – 588 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 323 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries markedly more – 577 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq has the upper hand 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 £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
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
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
-
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
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Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
426 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
528 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Cadillac
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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