Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y Performance vs NIO EL6 Long 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

The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €74500. The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €36900 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Tesla Model Y Performance NIO EL6 Long Range
Years of Production 2020-2025 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture China, Germany, USA China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) €59990 €74500
Price Europe (Used) €36900 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 7.7 7

Range and Efficiency

Property Tesla Model Y Performance NIO EL6 Long Range
Range (EPA) 488 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 514 km 529 km
Range (GCC) 450 km 450 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78.1 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 90 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km 20 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6 km/kWh 5 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.8 6.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) maxes out at 180 kW.

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

Property Tesla Model Y Performance NIO EL6 Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 180 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 (Tesla) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.2 7

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model Y Performance NIO EL6 Long Range
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 393 kW 360 kW
Motor Power (hp) 527 hp 483 hp
Motor Torque 660 Nm 700 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.7 s 4.5 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 200 km/h
Performance Score 6.6 6

Dimensions

The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Tesla Model Y Performance NIO EL6 Long Range
Length 4751 mm 4854 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2129 mm 2212 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1921 mm 1995 mm
Height 1624 mm 1703 mm
Wheelbase 2890 mm 2915 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) 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 Y Performance (2020-2025), but the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…).

Property Tesla Model Y Performance NIO EL6 Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2072 kg 2398 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 854 l 579 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 2041 l 1430 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 117 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1200 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 7.4
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