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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or NIO EL6?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Rocks Electric

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,009 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 454 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

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 clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 482 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: NIO EL6 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 1,657 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers substantially more boot space – 597 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 534 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries considerably more – 475 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 333 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric stands well ahead of its rival 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

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NIO EL6

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
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Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
142 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Rocks Electric have?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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