Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Performance vs NIO ET7 Long Range
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General Info
The NIO ET7 Long Range (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €90900. The Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €42950 on the used car market.
The Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) is a Liftback, whereas the NIO ET7 Long Range (2022-…) is a Sedan.
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | NIO ET7 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2020 | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands, USA | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €90900 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €42950 | €44100 |
| GCC Score | 7.5 | 6.7 |
Range and Efficiency
The Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the NIO ET7 Long Range (2022-…).
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | NIO ET7 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 560 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 593 km | 580 km |
| Range (GCC) | 518 km | 474 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.3 kWh/100 km | 19 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.45 km/kWh | 5.27 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.2 | 7.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the NIO ET7 Long Range (2022-…) maxes out at 127 kW.
The Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 16.5 kW, whereas the NIO ET7 Long Range (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | NIO ET7 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 16.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 127 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.7 | 6.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | NIO ET7 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 580 kW | 480 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 778 hp | 644 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1140 Nm | 850 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 s | 3.8 s |
| Top Speed | 261 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
The NIO ET7 Long Range (2022-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020).
The NIO ET7 Long Range (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | NIO ET7 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4970 mm | 5101 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2202 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1964 mm | 1987 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1509 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 3060 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020), but the NIO ET7 Long Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
The NIO ET7 Long Range (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 kg, whereas the Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Tesla Model S Performance | NIO ET7 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2316 kg | 2454 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 745 l | 363 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1645 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 2000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 5.9 |
