Compare performance (653 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (71100 £ vs 53100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Polestar 4?
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.
Polestar 4 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53100 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18000 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 4: with 17.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the NIO EL8 with 21.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.40 kWh.
As for electric range, the Polestar 4 performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 620 km, about 110 km more than the NIO EL8.
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 has a somewhat edge – offering 653 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: NIO EL8 pulls slightly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: NIO EL8 offers slightly more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.
In curb weight, Polestar 4 is slightly lighter – 2230 kg compared to 2613 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Polestar 4 offers decisively more room – 526 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 performs significantly better – up to 1536 L, which is about 726 L more than the NIO EL8.
When it comes to payload, NIO EL8 noticeable takes the win – 577 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.
The Polestar 4 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Polestar 4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.
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Price
71100 - 90800 £
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Price
53100 - 59900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh
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Electric Range
390 - 510 km
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Electric Range
590 - 620 km
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
6
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2613 - 2633 kg
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Curb weight
2230 - 2355 kg
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Trunk capacity
265 L
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Trunk capacity
526 L
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Length
5099 mm
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Length
4840 mm
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Width
1989 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
1750 mm
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Height
1534 mm
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Max trunk capacity
810 L
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Max trunk capacity
1536 L
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Payload
557 - 577 kg
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Payload
455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
653 HP
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Power HP
272 - 544 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.10 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
850 Nm
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Torque
343 - 686 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
480 kW
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
NIO
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Brand
Polestar
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The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.