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NIO EL8 vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Hongqi E-HS9?

NIO EL8 vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • a bit more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
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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.

Hongqi E-HS9 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 68,600 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,490 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hongqi E-HS9 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 19.4 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 5 km more than the NIO EL8.

E-HS9

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 NIO EL8 offers a bit more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Hongqi E-HS9 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 180 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: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL8 is barely lighter – 2,613 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 92 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL8 offers clearly more boot space – 265 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries slightly more – 577 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
-
Width
1,989 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

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

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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