Global EV Comparison: NIO EL7 Long Range vs Tesla Model Y Performance
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) has a starting price of €94900, compared to the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...), which starts at €61990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | NIO EL7 Long Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €94900 | €61990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €58999 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 7.7 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | NIO EL7 Long Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 492 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 513 km | 580 km |
| Range (GCC) | 437 km | 480 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 90 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.6 kWh/100 km | 17.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.86 km/kWh | 5.85 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 8.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) maxes out at 127 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | NIO EL7 Long Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 127 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) has more power, the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | NIO EL7 Long Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 480 kW | 461 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 644 hp | 618 hp |
| Motor Torque | 850 Nm | 741 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 s | 3.5 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 7 |
Dimensions
The NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...).
The NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | NIO EL7 Long Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4912 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2271 mm | 2129 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1987 mm | 1982 mm |
| Height | 1720 mm | 1611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2890 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Performance (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 Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...), but the NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
The NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...).
| Property | NIO EL7 Long Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2441 kg | 2108 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 570 l | 854 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1545 l | 2138 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.8 | 7.7 |
