Global EV Comparison: NIO EL8 Long Range vs 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.
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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) has a starting price of €103900, compared to the NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…), which starts at €94900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property NIO EL8 Long Range NIO EL8 Standard Range
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €103900 €94900
Price Europe (Used) €95884 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 7.1 6.5

Range and Efficiency

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

Property NIO EL8 Long Range NIO EL8 Standard Range
Range (WLTP) 510 km 390 km
Range (GCC) 436 km 335 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 75 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 90 kWh 73.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.6 kWh/100 km 21.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.84 km/kWh 4.56 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.4 4.7

Charging

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 EL8 Standard Range (2024-…) maxes out at 140 kW.

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

Property NIO EL8 Long Range NIO EL8 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 240 kW 140 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.4 6.2

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time.

Property NIO EL8 Long Range NIO EL8 Standard Range
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 480 kW 480 kW
Motor Power (hp) 644 hp 644 hp
Motor Torque 850 Nm 850 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.1 s 4.1 s
Top Speed 200 km/h 200 km/h
Performance Score 6.7 6.7

Dimensions

The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) and NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property NIO EL8 Long Range NIO EL8 Standard Range
Length 5099 mm 5099 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2199 mm 2199 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1989 mm 1989 mm
Height 1750 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase 3070 mm 3070 mm

Cargo and Towing

Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are 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).

Property NIO EL8 Long Range NIO EL8 Standard Range
Number of Seats 6 6
Curb Weight 2633 kg 2538 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 265 l 265 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 810 l 810 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2000 kg 2000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.9 7.9
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