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NIO EL8 vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or NIO EL7?

NIO EL8 vs NIO EL7: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • marginally more efficient
  • barely more electric range
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NIO EL7

  • a bit cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO EL7 is a bit cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL8 is marginally more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers barely more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 9 km more than the NIO EL7.

EL7

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 653 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 850 Nm.

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, NIO EL7 is barely lighter – 2,421 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 192 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers significantly more boot space – 570 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 305 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL7 offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,545 L, about 735 L more than the NIO EL8.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries slightly more – 577 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 384 - 501 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
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
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
449 - 469 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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