Global EV Comparison: Lucid Gravity Touring vs NIO EL8 Long Range
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) has a starting price of €99900, compared to the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…), which starts at €103900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Lucid Gravity Touring | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €99900 | €103900 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €95884 |
| GCC Score | 8.2 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Lucid Gravity Touring | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 523 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 545 km | 510 km |
| Range (GCC) | 473 km | 436 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 89 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 84.5 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 20.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.6 km/kWh | 4.84 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.7 | 6.4 |
Charging
The Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) features an advanced 900-volt architecture, whereas the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) maxes out at 240 kW.
The Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Lucid Gravity Touring | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 240 kW |
| Architecture | 900 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 9.5 | 7.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Lucid Gravity Touring | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 418 kW | 480 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 561 hp | 644 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1100 Nm | 850 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.1 s |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Lucid Gravity Touring | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5035 mm | 5099 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 2199 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 2000 mm | 1989 mm |
| Height | 1658 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3035 mm | 3070 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Lucid Gravity Touring (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 Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…), but the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) doesn’t have one.
The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…).
| Property | Lucid Gravity Touring | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5,7 | 6 |
| Curb Weight | 2522 kg | 2633 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 1433 l | 265 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 3398 l | 810 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 230 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 2000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.7 | 7.9 |
