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Toyota Proace City vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (20,800 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City or NIO ET7?

Toyota Proace City vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Toyota Proace City

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace City

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,116 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 241 km more than the Toyota Proace City.

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 significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 517 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm more.

Proace City

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,068 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers clearly more boot space – 912 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 549 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries significantly more – 829 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 363 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 is far 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 £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
Toyota Proace City
NIO ET7

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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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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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Toyota Proace City
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
343 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 829 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
NIO
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