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NIO EL8 vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Hongqi HS5?

NIO EL8 vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

Hongqi HS5

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter

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 HS5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,062 £.

HS5

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 substantially more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hongqi HS5 is barely faster – reaching 204 km/h, while the NIO EL8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 510 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hongqi HS5 is substantially lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 808 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL8 offers considerably 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 visibly more – 577 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 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 £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
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

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
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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