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NIO ET7 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET7 or Lotus Emira?

NIO ET7 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

NIO ET7

  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially lighter
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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 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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,657 £.

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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 NIO ET7 offers markedly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO ET7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is substantially lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 913 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET7 offers clearly more boot space – 363 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries significantly more – 466 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 236 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £59,900
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NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
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NIO ET7

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
363 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
5,101 mm
Length
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Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 466 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the NIO ET7 have?

The NIO ET7 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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