USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model X Plaid vs Model X Dual Motor vs NIO EL8 Standard Range
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2021-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | USA | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA | EU |
| Price USA (New) | $104990 | $78490 | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $39999 | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 8.2 | 7.8 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 335 mi | 335 mi | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 358 mi | 242 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 318 mi | 311 mi | 208 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 100 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 95 kWh | 73.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 29.9 kWh/100 mi | 30.5 kWh/100 mi | 35.3 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.35 mi/kWh | 3.27 mi/kWh | 2.83 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8 | 7.7 | 4.7 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 250 kW | 140 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 7.6 | 6.2 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 760 kW | 504 kW | 480 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1020 hp | 676 hp | 644 hp |
| Motor Torque | 752 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft | 627 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 2.5 s | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
| Top Speed | 163 mph | 155 mph | 124 mph |
| Performance Score | 8.1 | 7.2 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.1 in | 199.1 in | 200.7 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 89.4 in | 89.4 in | 86.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 78.9 in | 78.7 in | 78.3 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.1 in | 68.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 116.7 in | 120.9 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 | 5, 6, 7 | 6 |
| Curb Weight | 5434 lb | 5185 lb | 5595 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 14.8 ft3 | 15 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 88 ft3 | 85.8 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 6.5 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 4409 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.9 | 8.9 | 7.9 |
