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NIO EL8 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Lucid Air?

NIO EL8 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • barely cheaper
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Lucid Air

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

EL8

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

NIO EL8 is barely cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is significantly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 8.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 372 km more than the NIO EL8.

Air

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 Lucid Air offers significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 598 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is clearly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the NIO EL8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 130 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 1,090 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, Lucid Air is noticeably lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 543 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers considerably more boot space – 627 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 362 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries only slightly more – 588 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Reviews Lucid Air

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Jorge
1 Aug 2026, 19:02:25

The review contains an error: the price of the Lucid Air being evaluated corresponds to a version that accelerates from 0–100 km/h in around 4.7 seconds, which is slower than the MG Cyberster. The sub-2-second acceleration figures refer to the Lucid Air Sapphire, which is the most expensive version with a much higher price.

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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NIO EL8
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Lucid
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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