Global EV Comparison: NIO EL7 Standard Range vs EL8 Long Range

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) has a starting price of €85900, compared to the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…), which starts at €103900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 240 kW, while the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) maxes out at 140 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…).

The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 2000 kg).