USA EV Comparison: NIO EL6 Long Range vs Audi e-tron S

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General Info

While the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $38888 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Audi e-tron S
Years of Production 2023-… 2020-2022
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China Belgium, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $38888
GCC Score 7 6.3

Range and Efficiency

The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022).

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Audi e-tron S
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 208 mi
Range (WLTP) 329 mi 232 mi
Range (GCC) 280 mi 196 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 95 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 90 kWh 86.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 32.1 kWh/100 mi 44.1 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.11 mi/kWh 2.27 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.9 3.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 180 kW, while the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) maxes out at 155 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Audi e-tron S
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 180 kW 155 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 7 6.7

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars deliver the same 0-60 mph acceleration time, but the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) boasts greater motor power.

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Audi e-tron S
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), 2 IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 360 kW 370 kW
Motor Power (hp) 483 hp 496 hp
Motor Torque 516 lb-ft 718 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.3 s 4.3 s
Top Speed 124 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 6 6.6

Dimensions

The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Audi e-tron S
Length 191.1 in 193 in
Width (with Mirrors) 87.1 in 86.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 78.5 in 77.8 in
Height 67 in 64.1 in
Wheelbase 114.8 in 115.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022), but the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…).

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Audi e-tron S
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5286 lb 6074 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 20.4 ft3 23.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 50.5 ft3 58.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.8 ft3
Towing Capacity 2645 lb 4000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.4 7.7
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