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NIO EL8 vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Kia Picanto?

NIO EL8 vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EL8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,980 £.

Picanto

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 clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 585 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 Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 10.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 754 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, Kia Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,489 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL8 offers very slightly more boot space – 265 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries clearly more – 577 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 is decisively ahead 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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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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Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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NIO EL8
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
6
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
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Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,595 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
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
NIO
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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