USA EV Comparison: Porsche Macan 4S Electric vs NIO EL6 Long Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Porsche Macan 4S Electric (2024-…) has a starting price of $84900, while the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Porsche Macan 4S Electric NIO EL6 Long Range
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (New) $84900 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 7.3 7

Range and Efficiency

While the Porsche Macan 4S Electric (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…).

Property Porsche Macan 4S Electric NIO EL6 Long Range
Range (EPA) 288 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 377 mi 329 mi
Range (GCC) 293 mi 280 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 95 kWh 90 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 32.4 kWh/100 mi 32.1 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.08 mi/kWh 3.11 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7 6.8

Charging

The Porsche Macan 4S Electric (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Porsche Macan 4S Electric (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) maxes out at 180 kW.

The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Porsche Macan 4S Electric (2024-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property Porsche Macan 4S Electric NIO EL6 Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 270 kW 180 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8 7

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) has more power, the Porsche Macan 4S Electric (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Porsche Macan 4S Electric NIO EL6 Long Range
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 330 kW 360 kW
Motor Power (hp) 443 hp 483 hp
Motor Torque 604 lb-ft 516 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.9 s 4.3 s
Top Speed 149 mph 124 mph
Performance Score 6.6 6

Dimensions

The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the Porsche Macan 4S Electric (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Porsche Macan 4S Electric NIO EL6 Long Range
Length 188.3 in 191.1 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.7 in 87.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.3 in 78.5 in
Height 63.9 in 67 in
Wheelbase 113.9 in 114.8 in

Cargo and Towing

The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) 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 Porsche Macan 4S Electric (2024-…), but the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Porsche Macan 4S Electric (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…).

Property Porsche Macan 4S Electric NIO EL6 Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5269 lb 5286 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 19.1 ft3 20.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 47.6 ft3 50.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 3 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 4409 lb 2645 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.2 7.4
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