USA EV Comparison: NIO EL7 Standard Range vs Smart #5 Brabus

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property NIO EL7 Standard Range Smart #5 Brabus
Years of Production 2022-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.4 7.9

Range and Efficiency

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…).

Property NIO EL7 Standard Range Smart #5 Brabus
Range (WLTP) 245 mi 336 mi
Range (GCC) 208 mi 285 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 73.5 kWh 94 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 35.3 kWh/100 mi 33 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.83 mi/kWh 3.03 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.7 6.7

Charging

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 400 kW, while the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) maxes out at 140 kW.

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property NIO EL7 Standard Range Smart #5 Brabus
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 140 kW 400 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.2 10

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) has more power, the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property NIO EL7 Standard Range Smart #5 Brabus
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 480 kW 475 kW
Motor Power (hp) 644 hp 637 hp
Motor Torque 627 lb-ft 524 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.7 s 3.6 s
Top Speed 124 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 6.7 6.6

Dimensions

The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…).

The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property NIO EL7 Standard Range Smart #5 Brabus
Length 193.4 in 184.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 89.4 in 85.4 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 78.2 in 75.6 in
Height 67.7 in 67.1 in
Wheelbase 116.5 in 114.2 in

Cargo and Towing

The Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…), but the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Smart #5 Brabus (2025-…).

Property NIO EL7 Standard Range Smart #5 Brabus
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5337 lb 5242 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 20.1 ft3 22.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 54.6 ft3 54 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.7 ft3
Towing Capacity 4409 lb 3527 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.8 7.4
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