Global EV Comparison: NIO EL8 Standard Range vs Tesla Model X Plaid vs Model X Dual Motor
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… | 2021-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €94900 | - Price Europe (New) | €99990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €76770 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 8.2 | 7.8 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 539 km | 539 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 390 km | - Range (WLTP) | 576 km |
| Range (GCC) | 335 km | 512 km | 501 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 75 kWh | 100 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 73.5 kWh | 95 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.9 kWh/100 km | 18.6 kWh/100 km | 19 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.56 km/kWh | 5.39 km/kWh | 5.27 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.7 | 8 | 7.7 |
Charging
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 140 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 6.2 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
Performance
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 480 kW | 760 kW | 504 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 644 hp | 1020 hp | 676 hp |
| Motor Torque | 850 Nm | 1020 Nm | 800 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 s | 2.8 s | 3.9 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 262 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 8.1 | 7.2 |
Dimensions
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5099 mm | 5057 mm | 5057 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2199 mm | 2271 mm | 2271 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1989 mm | 2005 mm | 1999 mm |
| Height | 1750 mm | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3070 mm | 2965 mm | 2965 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | NIO EL8 Standard Range | Tesla Model X Plaid | Tesla Model X Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 | 6 | 5, 6, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 2538 kg | 2464 kg | 2415 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 265 l | 420 l | 425 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 810 l | 2492 l | 2431 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 183 l | 183 l |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 kg | 2250 kg | 2250 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
