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NIO EL8 vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 1,000 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 409,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Ferrari SF90 Roadster?

NIO EL8 vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 338,657 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 485 km more than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster.

SF90 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 SF90 Roadster offers noticeably more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is substantially 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 Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 216 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 SF90 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 943 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL8 offers considerably more boot space – 265 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 191 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 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 £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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
409,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
68 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
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
4,704 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,973 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
1,186 mm
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
1,000 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
1,066 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
735 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
NIO
Brand
Ferrari
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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