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NIO ET7 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET7 or Lotus Eletre?

NIO ET7 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

NIO ET7

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

Lotus Eletre

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

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

ET7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

NIO ET7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,791 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET7 is a bit more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers barely more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 14 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the NIO ET7 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is markedly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the NIO ET7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers somewhat more torque with 985 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

ET7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET7 is very slightly lighter – 2,434 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more boot space – 688 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
NIO ET7
Lotus Eletre

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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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NIO ET7
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
363 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
5,101 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
446 - 466 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,022
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Lotus
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