Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model X Performance vs NIO EL7 Standard Range

The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €85900. The Tesla Model X Performance (2019-2020) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €45750 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

The Tesla Model X Performance (2019-2020) 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 Tesla Model X Performance (2019-2020) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) maxes out at 140 kW.

The Tesla Model X Performance (2019-2020) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 16.5 kW, whereas the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model X Performance (2019-2020) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Tesla Model X Performance (2019-2020) has a longer body, while the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Tesla Model X Performance (2019-2020) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model X Performance (2019-2020), but the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model X Performance (2019-2020) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…).