Global EV Comparison: NIO EL6 Standard Range vs BYD Tang Flagship
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General Info
The NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €65500. The BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €46849 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2022-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €65500 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €46849 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) has a larger battery, the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 406 km | 400 km |
| Range (GCC) | 345 km | 340 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 75 kWh | 88 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 73.5 kWh | 86.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.3 kWh/100 km | 25.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.69 km/kWh | 3.94 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5 | 3.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 140 kW, while the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) maxes out at 120 kW.
The NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) is limited to 7.4 kW.
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 140 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.2 | 5.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) has more power, the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 360 kW | 380 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 483 hp | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | 680 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.6 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6 | 5.9 |
Dimensions
The NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024).
The NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4854 mm | 4870 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2212 mm | 2180 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1995 mm | 1950 mm |
| Height | 1703 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2915 mm | 2820 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…).
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Curb Weight | 2378 kg | 2489 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 579 l | 235 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1430 l | 1655 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.4 | 7.8 |
