Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y Performance vs NIO EL6 Long Range
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) has a starting price of €62970, compared to the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…), which starts at €74500.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | NIO EL6 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany, USA | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €62970 | €74500 |
| GCC Score | 7.6 | 7 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | NIO EL6 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 446 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 580 km | 529 km |
| Range (GCC) | 458 km | 450 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 79 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.2 kWh/100 km | 20 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.8 km/kWh | 5 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.7 | 6.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) maxes out at 180 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | NIO EL6 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 180 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.3 | 7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | NIO EL6 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 461 kW | 360 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 618 hp | 483 hp |
| Motor Torque | 741 Nm | 700 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 s | 4.5 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7 | 6 |
Dimensions
The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | NIO EL6 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4796 mm | 4854 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2129 mm | 2212 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1982 mm | 1995 mm |
| Height | 1611 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 2915 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Performance (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 Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...), but the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) doesn’t have one.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…).
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | NIO EL6 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2108 kg | 2398 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 854 l | 579 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2138 l | 1430 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1200 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 7.4 |
