Lotus Eletre Base vs NIO EL8 Standard Range
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lotus Eletre (2023-…) has a starting price of €96990, compared to the NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…), which starts at €94900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Lotus Eletre Base | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available in the USA | Yes | No |
| Price Europe (New) | €96990 | €94900 |
| GCC Score | 8.2 | 6.7 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Lotus Eletre (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…).
| Property | Lotus Eletre Base | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 600 km | 390 km |
| Range (GCC) | 496 km | 335 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 111.9 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 109 kWh | 73.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 22 kWh/100 km | 21.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.55 km/kWh | 4.56 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 4.7 |
Charging
| Property | Lotus Eletre Base | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 367 kW | 140 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 10 | 6.2 |
Performance
| Property | Lotus Eletre Base | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 2 motors: PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 450 kW | 480 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 603 hp | 644 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 850 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.1 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7.8 | 7.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | Lotus Eletre Base | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5103 mm | 5099 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2135 mm | 2199 mm |
| Height | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3019 mm | 3070 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Lotus Eletre Base | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Curb Weight | 2565 kg | 2538 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 611 l | 265 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1532 l | 810 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 46 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2250 kg | 2000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.1 | 7.9 |
