Global EV Comparison: NIO EL8 Long Range vs Lucid Gravity Touring
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…) has a starting price of €103900, compared to the Lucid Gravity Touring (2025-…), which starts at €99900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €103900 | €99900 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €95884 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 8.2 |
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 | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 523 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 510 km | 545 km |
| Range (GCC) | 436 km | 473 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 90 kWh | 84.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.6 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.84 km/kWh | 5.6 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 7.7 |
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 | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 240 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.4 | 9.5 |
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 | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 480 kW | 418 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 644 hp | 561 hp |
| Motor Torque | 850 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 s | 4.2 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 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 | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5099 mm | 5035 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2199 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1989 mm | 2000 mm |
| Height | 1750 mm | 1658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3070 mm | 3035 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 | NIO EL8 Long Range | Lucid Gravity Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 | 5,7 |
| Curb Weight | 2633 kg | 2522 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 265 l | 1433 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 810 l | 3398 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 230 l |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.9 | 8.7 |
