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Vauxhall Movano vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (40,400 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or NIO EL8?

Vauxhall Movano vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Vauxhall Movano

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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NIO EL8

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 40,400 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,623 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL8 is visibly more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 86 km more than the Vauxhall Movano.

EL8

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 NIO EL8 offers substantially more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 400 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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Movano is markedly lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 463 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,443 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 sits just 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 97% · 2026-09-24
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
Vauxhall Movano
NIO EL8

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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 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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Vauxhall Movano
NIO EL8

Costs and Consumption

Price
from 40,400 £ 88% · 2026-09-24
Price
from 71,100 £ 97% · 2026-09-24
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
-
Length
5,099 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg
Payload
557 - 577 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
NIO
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