Global EV Comparison: NIO EL7 Standard Range vs EL8 Standard Range
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) has a starting price of €85900, compared to the NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…), which starts at €94900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | NIO EL7 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €85900 | €94900 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
The two vehicles are identical in terms of range, battery pack capacity, and energy efficiency.
| Property | NIO EL7 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 394 km | 390 km |
| Range (GCC) | 335 km | 335 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 75 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 73.5 kWh | 73.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.9 kWh/100 km | 21.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.56 km/kWh | 4.56 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 140 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | NIO EL7 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 140 kW | 140 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.2 | 6.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | NIO EL7 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 480 kW | 480 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 644 hp | 644 hp |
| Motor Torque | 850 Nm | 850 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.1 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
The NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…).
The NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | NIO EL7 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4912 mm | 5099 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2271 mm | 2199 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1987 mm | 1989 mm |
| Height | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 3070 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The NIO EL7 Standard Range (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 2000 kg).
| Property | NIO EL7 Standard Range | NIO EL8 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Curb Weight | 2421 kg | 2538 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 570 l | 265 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1545 l | 810 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 kg | 2000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.8 | 7.9 |
