Global EV Comparison: Lotus Eletre 600 vs NIO EL7 Standard Range

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) has a starting price of €99990, compared to the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…), which starts at €85900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…).

The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 367 kW, while the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) maxes out at 140 kW.

The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) has a longer body, while the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…), but the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Lotus Eletre 600 (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…).