Global EV Comparison: NIO EL8 Long Range vs Tesla Model X Dual Motor

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 Tesla Model X Dual Motor (2021-…), which starts at €99990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property NIO EL8 Long Range Tesla Model X Dual Motor
Years of Production 2024-… 2021-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €103900 €99990
Price Europe (Used) €95884 €76770
GCC Score 7.1 7.9

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model X Dual Motor (2021-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…).

Property NIO EL8 Long Range Tesla Model X Dual Motor
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 539 km
Range (WLTP) 510 km 576 km
Range (GCC) 436 km 501 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 90 kWh 95 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.6 kWh/100 km 19 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.84 km/kWh 5.27 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.4 7.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model X Dual Motor (2021-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) maxes out at 240 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 Tesla Model X Dual Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 240 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 7.4 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model X Dual Motor (2021-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property NIO EL8 Long Range Tesla Model X Dual Motor
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 480 kW 504 kW
Motor Power (hp) 644 hp 676 hp
Motor Torque 850 Nm 800 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.1 s 3.9 s
Top Speed 200 km/h 250 km/h
Performance Score 6.7 7.2

Dimensions

The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Tesla Model X Dual Motor (2021-…).

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

Property NIO EL8 Long Range Tesla Model X Dual Motor
Length 5099 mm 5057 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2199 mm 2271 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1989 mm 1999 mm
Height 1750 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase 3070 mm 2965 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model X Dual Motor (2021-…) 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 X Dual Motor (2021-…), but the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model X Dual Motor (2021-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…).

Property NIO EL8 Long Range Tesla Model X Dual Motor
Number of Seats 6 5, 6, 7
Curb Weight 2633 kg 2415 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 265 l 425 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 810 l 2431 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 183 l
Towing Capacity 2000 kg 2250 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.9 8.9
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