NIO EL8 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the NIO EL8, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

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from £66,500

XPeng X9

Price 66,500 - 74,200 £
Body Type MPV
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 320 - 503 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 20 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range 535 - 615 km
Seats 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.9 - 8.2 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 450 - 640 Nm
Model X9
Model Standard Range, Long Range, Performance
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level AWD
Power kW 235 - 370 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,690 - 2,750 kg
Trunk capacity 721 L
Width 1,988 mm
Brand XPeng
Payload 575 - 610 kg

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only slightly cheaper
marginally more efficient
slightly more electric range
considerably more trunk space

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from £50,500

Mercedes E-Class

Price 50,500 - 119,700 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 186 - 585 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Electric Range 101 - 116 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 8.5 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model E-Klasse
Model E 200, E 450, E 53 Hybrid AMG, E 300 e, E 400 e, E 300 de, E 200 d, E 220 d, E 450 d
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B, D
Trim Level Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Advanced Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Edition 1 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G
Power kW 137 - 430 kW
co2 39 - 172 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Curb weight 1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity 370 - 540 L
Width 1,880 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 530 - 640 kg
Variant Limousine, AMG Limousine

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clearly cheaper
only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially lighter
significantly more trunk space

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from £36,800

MG MG4

Price 36,800 - 40,300 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 190 - 435 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 16.1 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range 405 - 545 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.8 - 7.5 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 350 - 600 Nm
Model MG4
Model MG4 EV (64 kWh), MG4 EV (77 kWh)
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Premium, XPOWER
Power kW 140 - 320 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 1,755 - 1,810 kg
Width 1,836 mm
Brand MG
Payload 448 kg
Variant EV

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clearly cheaper
noticeably more efficient
very slightly more electric range
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially lighter

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from £6,800

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

Price 6,800 - 7,500 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 8 HP
Electric Range 75 km
Seats 2
Model Year 2025
Torque 40 Nm
Model Rocks Electric
Model Rocks
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Edition, GS
Power kW 6 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 558 kg
Trunk capacity 63 L
Width 1,388 mm
Brand Vauxhall
Payload 142 kg

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£64,285

BYD Tang

Price 64,300 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 517 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range 530 km
Seats 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.9 s
Model Year 2024
Torque 680 Nm
Model Tang
Model Tang
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Flagship AWD
Power kW 380 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,630 kg
Trunk capacity 235 L
Width 1,955 mm
Brand BYD
Payload 575 kg

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Quick data check: BYD Tang

moderately cheaper
marginally more electric range

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from £31,300

Hyundai Tucson

Price 31,300 - 48,800 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 - 288 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Electric Range 63 - 70 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.5 - 11.6 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Tucson
Model Tucson 1.6 T-GDI, Tucson 1.6 T-GDI HEV, Tucson 1.6 T-GDI PHEV, Tucson 1.6 CRDi 48V-Mildhybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class F, D, E, B
Trim Level Select, Select DCT, Trend DCT, N Line DCT, N Line X DCT, Prime DCT, N Line Allrad DCT, N Line X Allrad DCT, Prime Allrad DCT, Select Automatik, Trend Automatik, N Line Automatik, N Line Allrad Automatik, N Line X Automatik, N Line X Allrad Automatik, Prime Automatik, Prime Allrad Automatik
Power kW 100 - 212 kW
co2 62 - 172 g/km
Engine capacity 1,598 cm3
Curb weight 1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity 546 - 620 L
Width 1,865 mm
Brand Hyundai
Payload 518 - 545 kg

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Quick data check: Hyundai Tucson

significantly cheaper
clearly lighter
significantly more trunk space

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