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Volvo EX90 vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (72,200 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX90 or NIO EL6?

Volvo EX90 vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Volvo EX90

2.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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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

EX90

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.

NIO EL6 is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Volvo EX90 costs 72,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,305 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX90 is a bit more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX90 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 91 km more than the NIO EL6.

EL6

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 Volvo EX90 offers markedly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX90 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX90 delivers somewhat more torque with 870 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

EX90

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: Volvo EX90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is a bit lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX90 carries noticeably more – 605 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX90 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 £72,200
EX90

Volvo EX90

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 - 620 km
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Reviews Volvo EX90

2.6 (1 Reviews)
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CHD
22 Apr 2026, 11:15:18

Full of faults — at least every other day there's something that needs to be fixed. Consumption 24 kWh/100 km in summer; in winter the range is half of what was promised. The safety would be good if the promised features actually worked.

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NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption
Price
72,200 - 91,700 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
570 - 620 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,765 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
-
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
545 - 605 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
NIO
Is the Volvo EX90 offered with different drivetrains?

The Volvo EX90 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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