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NIO EL8 vs Leapmotor C10 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 598 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Leapmotor C10?

NIO EL8 vs Leapmotor C10: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • very slightly more power
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Leapmotor C10

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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Leapmotor C10 is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,829 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor C10 is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 510 km on a single charge.

C10

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL8 offers very slightly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 598 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor C10 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor C10 is clearly lighter – 1,950 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 663 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Leapmotor C10 offers clearly more boot space – 435 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries somewhat more – 577 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor C10 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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C10

Leapmotor C10

  • Engine Type Electric, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 215 - 598 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 145 - 510 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
32,200 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
145 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
1,950 - 2,264 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
400 - 435 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
-
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
400 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
215 - 598 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
320 - 720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
158 - 440 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
NIO
Brand
Leapmotor
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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