Global EV Comparison: Audi e-tron Sportback S vs NIO EL6 Standard Range
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General Info
The NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €65500. The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €45890 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | NIO EL6 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2022 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €65500 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €45890 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) has a larger battery, the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | NIO EL6 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 341 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 380 km | 406 km |
| Range (GCC) | 320 km | 345 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 95 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 86.5 kWh | 73.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 27 kWh/100 km | 21.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.7 km/kWh | 4.69 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 3.2 | 5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) 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 | Audi e-tron Sportback S | NIO EL6 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 155 kW | 140 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.7 | 6.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) boasts greater motor power.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | NIO EL6 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 370 kW | 360 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 496 hp | 483 hp |
| Motor Torque | 973 Nm | 700 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 6 |
Dimensions
The NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | NIO EL6 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4902 mm | 4854 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2212 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1976 mm | 1995 mm |
| Height | 1615 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2915 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) 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 Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022), but the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…).
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | NIO EL6 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2695 kg | 2378 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 615 l | 579 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1594 l | 1430 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1200 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 7.4 |
