USA EV Comparison: NIO ET7 Standard Range vs Tesla Model S 85D

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General Info

While the NIO ET7 Standard Range (2022-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $11990 on the used car market.

The NIO ET7 Standard Range (2022-…) is a Sedan, whereas the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) is a Liftback.

Property NIO ET7 Standard Range Tesla Model S 85D
Years of Production 2022-… 2015-2016
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China Netherlands, USA
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $11990
GCC Score 6.3 6.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the NIO ET7 Standard Range (2022-…).

Property NIO ET7 Standard Range Tesla Model S 85D
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 270 mi
Range (WLTP) 277 mi - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 235 mi 252 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 85 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 73.5 kWh 80.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 31.3 kWh/100 mi 32.1 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.2 mi/kWh 3.12 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The NIO ET7 Standard Range (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 140 kW, while the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) maxes out at 120 kW.

The NIO ET7 Standard Range (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) is limited to 10 kW.

Property NIO ET7 Standard Range Tesla Model S 85D
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 10 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 140 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 6.2 6.1

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The NIO ET7 Standard Range (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property NIO ET7 Standard Range Tesla Model S 85D
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 480 kW 311 kW
Motor Power (hp) 644 hp 417 hp
Motor Torque 627 lb-ft 487 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.6 s 4.4 s
Top Speed 124 mph 155 mph
Performance Score 6.7 6.3

Dimensions

The NIO ET7 Standard Range (2022-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016).

The NIO ET7 Standard Range (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property NIO ET7 Standard Range Tesla Model S 85D
Length 200.8 in 195.7 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.7 in 86.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 78.2 in 77.3 in
Height 59.4 in 56.9 in
Wheelbase 120.5 in 116.5 in

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016), but the NIO ET7 Standard Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The NIO ET7 Standard Range (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 4409 lb, whereas the Tesla Model S 85D (2015-2016) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property NIO ET7 Standard Range Tesla Model S 85D
Number of Seats 5 5, 7
Curb Weight 5366 lb 4848 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 12.8 ft3 26.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 58.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 4409 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 5.5
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