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NIO EL8 vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 372,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster?

NIO EL8 vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EL8

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster costs 372,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 301,800 £.

12Cilindri Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster offers markedly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is significantly faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the NIO EL8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 140 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 678 Nm. That’s about 172 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 993 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL8 offers markedly more boot space – 265 L compared to 200 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
NIO EL8
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

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NIO EL8

The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is a sun-worshipping supercar that mixes theatrical Italian flair with a taut, driver-focused chassis — it looks and sounds like it belongs on a silver-screen chase. If you want headline-grabbing style and a roof-down, grin-inducing experience that turns every country lane into your personal theater, this Ferrari delivers with cheeky confidence.

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NIO EL8
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
372,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
15.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
360 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
6
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
200 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Ferrari
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