USA EV Comparison: BMW iX M70 xDrive vs NIO EL8 Standard Range vs EL8 Long Range
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in imperial units (mi, lb). To see metric units (km, kg), switch website version to Global.
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General Info
| Property | BMW iX M70 xDrive | NIO EL8 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU | EU |
| Price USA (New) | $115000 | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) |
| GCC Score | 7.4 | 6.4 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BMW iX M70 xDrive | NIO EL8 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 303 mi | - Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 373 mi | 242 mi | 317 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 299 mi | 208 mi | 271 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 115 kWh | 75 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 108.9 kWh | 73.5 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 36.4 kWh/100 mi | 35.3 kWh/100 mi | 33.2 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.75 mi/kWh | 2.83 mi/kWh | 3.01 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.3 | 4.7 | 6.4 |
Charging
| Property | BMW iX M70 xDrive | NIO EL8 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 195 kW | 140 kW | 240 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8 | 6.2 | 7.4 |
Performance
| Property | BMW iX M70 xDrive | NIO EL8 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 485 kW | 480 kW | 480 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 650 hp | 644 hp | 644 hp |
| Motor Torque | 749 lb-ft | 627 lb-ft | 627 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6 s | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | 124 mph | 124 mph |
| Performance Score | 7.5 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW iX M70 xDrive | NIO EL8 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 200.7 in | 200.7 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 87.8 in | 86.6 in | 86.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.6 in | 78.3 in | 78.3 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 68.9 in | 68.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 120.9 in | 120.9 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW iX M70 xDrive | NIO EL8 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Curb Weight | 5853 lb | 5595 lb | 5804 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 17.7 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 61.8 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 4409 lb | 4409 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.4 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
