Global EV Comparison: NIO EL8 Standard Range vs Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max vs R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max
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General Info
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2023-2024 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €94900 | - Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 8 | 8.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 644 km | 660 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 390 km | - Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 335 km | 612 km | 627 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 75 kWh | 148.4 kWh | 147 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 73.5 kWh | 141 kWh | 140 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.9 kWh/100 km | 23 kWh/100 km | 22.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.56 km/kWh | 4.34 km/kWh | 4.48 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.7 | 7.4 | 7.6 |
Charging
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 140 kW | 215 kW | 220 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.2 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
Performance
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 480 kW | 496 kW | 496 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 644 hp | 665 hp | 665 hp |
| Motor Torque | 850 Nm | 1124 Nm | 1124 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 s | 3.7 s | 3.6 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 177 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 7 | 7.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5099 mm | 5100 mm | 5100 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2199 mm | 2210 mm | 2238 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1989 mm | 2014 mm | 2082 mm |
| Height | 1750 mm | 1963 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3070 mm | 3076 mm | 3076 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max | Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 | 5, 7 | 5, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 2538 kg | - Curb Weight | 3025 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 265 l | 144 l | 481 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 810 l | 2262 l | 2548 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 314 l | 314 l |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 kg | 3492 kg | 3492 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.9 | 9.6 | 9.7 |