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Volvo EX90 vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (73,700 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX90 or NIO EL8?

Volvo EX90 vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Volvo EX90

  • marginally more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

NIO EL8

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

EX90

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.

NIO EL8 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Volvo EX90 costs 73,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX90 is slightly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX90 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 110 km more than the NIO EL8.

EL8

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 Volvo EX90 offers marginally more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Volvo EX90 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX90 delivers only slightly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

EX90

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo EX90 offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EX90 is very slightly lighter – 2,555 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX90 carries only slightly more – 585 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX90 stands out in the key areas 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 £73,700
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
Volvo EX90
NIO EL8

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Volvo EX90

The Volvo EX90 feels like a Scandinavian fortress on wheels, combining serene luxury with smart safety features that make everyday driving remarkably calm and confident. It dresses cutting-edge electric technology in understated elegance, so buyers who want peace of mind without shouting about it will find it hard to resist.

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NIO EL8

The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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Volvo EX90
NIO EL8

Costs and Consumption

Price
73,700 - 91,700 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
570 - 620 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 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
6 - 7
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,764 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
-
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
544 - 585 kg
Payload
557 - 577 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
NIO
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