USA EV Comparison: NIO EL8 Long Range vs Lucid Gravity Touring
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) has a starting price of $79900, while the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) is not sold in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $79900 |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 8.2 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 325 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 317 mi | 339 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 271 mi | 294 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 90 kWh | 84.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 33.2 kWh/100 mi | 28.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.01 mi/kWh | 3.48 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 7.7 |
Charging
The Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) features an advanced 900-volt architecture, whereas the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) maxes out at 240 kW.
The Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 19.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 240 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 7.4 | 9.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
| Property | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 480 kW | 418 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 644 hp | 561 hp |
| Motor Torque | 627 lb-ft | 811 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9 s | 4 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 135 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 7 |
Dimensions
The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.7 in | 198.2 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.6 in | 86.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 78.3 in | 78.7 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 65.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 119.5 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) 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 Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…), but the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) doesn’t have one.
The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…).
| Property | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 | 5,7 |
| Curb Weight | 5804 lb | 5560 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 9.4 ft3 | 50.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 28.6 ft3 | 120 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 8.1 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 4409 lb | 3527 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.9 | 8.7 |
