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Volvo EX30 vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX30 or NIO EL7?

Volvo EX30 vs NIO EL7: Key differences

Volvo EX30

3.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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NIO EL7

  • clearly more power
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly 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

EX30

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.

Volvo EX30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,351 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX30 is visibly more efficient: consuming 17 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 5.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers barely more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 26 km more than the Volvo EX30.

EL7

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 EL7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the NIO EL7 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 543 Nm. That’s about 307 Nm more.

EX30

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, Volvo EX30 is visibly lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 581 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL7 carries moderately more – 469 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 has only a minor advantage 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.

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EX30

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 - 475 km
Volvo EX30
NIO EL7

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Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 is a compact all-electric crossover that mixes Volvo's strong safety focus with clean Scandinavian design for a really city-friendly package. It feels lively and easy to live with, pairing a premium-feeling interior and modern connectivity with a practical footprint for urban driving.

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NIO EL7

The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Volvo EX30
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
339 - 475 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
318 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
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Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
370 - 390 kg
Payload
449 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 428 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
NIO
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