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NIO EL8 vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Nissan Interstar?

NIO EL8 vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • substantially more power
  • moderately more electric range
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Nissan Interstar

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly 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.

Nissan Interstar is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,898 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 100 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

Interstar

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 substantially more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 483 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 470 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is visibly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries considerably more – 1,447 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 870 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 is far ahead 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 £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
NIO EL8
Nissan Interstar

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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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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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NIO EL8
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,099 mm
Length
-
Width
1,989 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Nissan
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