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Renault Rafale vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (37,700 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Rafale or NIO ET7?

Renault Rafale vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Renault Rafale

4.8 (11 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Rafale

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.

Renault Rafale is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,700 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,200 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 487 km more than the Renault Rafale.

ET7

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 substantially more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Renault Rafale takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Rafale

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, Renault Rafale is clearly lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Rafale offers considerably more boot space – 627 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 264 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries barely more – 466 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 is decisively ahead 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
ET7

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
Renault Rafale
NIO ET7

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Renault Rafale

The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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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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Renault Rafale
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,700 - 49,700 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
43 - 108 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
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Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,886 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 444 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
NIO
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