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Vauxhall Movano vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (41,000 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or NIO EL6?

Vauxhall Movano vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Vauxhall Movano

  • slightly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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NIO EL6

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  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Movano

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Movano is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,000 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,904 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL6 is visibly more efficient: consuming 20.4 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 105 km more than the Vauxhall Movano.

EL6

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 EL6 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Movano is marginally lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,545 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 is clearly 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 £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
Vauxhall Movano
NIO EL6

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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Vauxhall Movano
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
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Length
4,854 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 279 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
NIO
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