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smart #1 vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or NIO ET7?

smart #1 vs NIO ET7: Key differences

smart #1

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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NIO ET7

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

smart #1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,209 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 184 km more than the smart #1.

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 considerably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

#1

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is clearly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET7 offers somewhat more boot space – 363 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries only slightly more – 466 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 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
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

The smart #1 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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