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Nio EL8 vs Porsche Macan
Nio EL8 and Porsche Macan EV are all‑electric SUVs aimed at buyers who want premium electric driving. The EL8 is a three‑row SUV focused on space and comfort for families or groups. The Macan EV is a luxury compact SUV focused on sportier handling and daily usability.
Range for EL8 Long Range is about 270 miles (≈ 440 km) WLTP. A shorter battery version does about 220–240 miles (≈ 360 km) WLTP. DC fast charging peaks around 240 kW and can add most charge in about 20–30 minutes. The Macan EV commonly targets about 600 km (≈ 375 miles) WLTP range, with fast charging at up to 270 kW and typical 10‑80 % times near 21 minutes.
Price for EL8 in Europe starts near €94,900 for standard battery and roughly €108,900 for long range, with a battery‑as‑service option that lowers upfront cost. It’s sold in several European countries and China. Macan EV pricing sits well above mainstream EVs, roughly in the $80,000‑plus range in the U.S. and similar tiers globally. Availability spans major markets where Porsche sells its EV lineup. This comparison helps you choose between a larger family SUV and a sport‑leaning compact EV.
Other Nio EVs include Nio ES8, Nio ES7, and EC7 in the SUV range. Porsche’s EV range includes the Taycan sports sedan and Cayenne EV in larger SUV form.
EL8 pros: roomy three‑row cabin, strong performance with AWD, robust fast‑charge support on long‑range version. EL8 cons: range lower than some rivals, large size affects maneuvering. Macan EV pros: longer WLTP range, high‑power fast charging, strong handling for its class. Macan EV cons: higher overall cost, less interior space than larger SUVs.
QUICK VERDICT; Choose EL8 for family‑oriented space and comfort. Choose Macan EV for higher range and dynamic feel.
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MODEL
| Models |
Nio EL8 Standard Range Nio EL8 Long Range Porsche Macan RWD Porsche Macan 4 Porsche Macan 4S Porsche Macan GTS Porsche Macan Turbo |
LAUNCH
| Announced |
2024, June
2024, July 17 - Porsche Macan RWD 2024, January 25 - Porsche Macan 4 2024, July 17 - Porsche Macan 4S 2025, October 21 - Porsche Macan GTS 2024, January 25 - Porsche Macan Turbo |
| Status |
Available to order. Released 2024, September
Available to order. Released 2024, July - Porsche Macan RWD Available to order. Released 2024, January - Porsche Macan 4 Available to order. Released 2024, July - Porsche Macan 4S Available to order. Released 2025, October - Porsche Macan GTS Available to order. Released 2024, January - Porsche Macan Turbo |
| Country of origin | China Germany |
| Base Price |
€ 82,900 - Nio EL8 Standard Range € 94,900 - Nio EL8 Long Range € 80,700 - Porsche Macan RWD $ 80,500 € 84,100 £ 69,800 - Porsche Macan 4 € 90,700 - Porsche Macan 4S $ 105,800 € 108,700 £ 89,000 - Porsche Macan GTS $ 107,000 € 114,600 £ 95,000 - Porsche Macan Turbo |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
AWD 653 hp (480 kW) RWD 360 hp (265 kW) - Porsche Macan RWD AWD 402 hp (300 kW) - Porsche Macan 4 AWD 516 hp (380 kW) - Porsche Macan 4S AWD 571 hp (420 kW) - Porsche Macan GTS AWD 630 hp (470 kW) - Porsche Macan Turbo |
| Torque |
627 lb-ft (850 Nm)
563 Nm (415 lb-ft) - Porsche Macan RWD 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) - Porsche Macan 4 820 Nm (605 lb-ft) - Porsche Macan 4S 955 Nm (704 lb-ft) - Porsche Macan GTS 1130 Nm (833 lb-ft) - Porsche Macan Turbo |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
4.1 sec 0-62 mph
5.7 sec 0-62 mph - Porsche Macan RWD 4.9 sec 0-60 mph (5.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Porsche Macan 4 4.1 sec 0-62 mph - Porsche Macan 4S 3.6 sec 0-60 mph (3.8 sec 0-62 mph) - Porsche Macan GTS 3.1 sec 0-60 mph (3.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Porsche Macan Turbo |
| Max Speed |
124 mph (200 km/h)
137 mph (220 km/h) - Porsche Macan RWD 137 mph (220 km/h) - Porsche Macan 4 149 mph (240 km/h) - Porsche Macan 4S 155 mph (250 km/h) - Porsche Macan GTS 161 mph (260 km/h) - Porsche Macan Turbo |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
BATTERY
| Capacity |
75 kWh total - Nio EL8 Standard Range 100 kWh total - Nio EL8 Long Range 95 kWh usable, 100 kWh total |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-ion Liquid-cooled Li-ion 800V |
| Range |
242 mi WLTP - Nio EL8 Standard Range 317 mi WLTP - Nio EL8 Long Range 400 mi WLTP - Porsche Macan RWD 381 mi WLTP - Porsche Macan 4 378 mi WLTP - Porsche Macan 4S 364 mi WLTP - Porsche Macan GTS 368 mi WLTP - Porsche Macan Turbo |
| Consumption |
341 Wh/mi WLTP
274 Wh/mi WLTP - Porsche Macan RWD 288 Wh/mi WLTP - Porsche Macan 4 283 Wh/mi WLTP - Porsche Macan 4S 298 Wh/mi WLTP - Porsche Macan GTS 303 Wh/mi WLTP - Porsche Macan Turbo |
| Recuperation | Yes Yes, up to 290 kW |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging | Type 2 Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 10 hours |
| DC Charging |
CCS 200 kW
CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min @800V station CCS 135 kW max, 10-80% in 33 min @400V station |
| Others | V2X - includes V2I, V2N, V2V, V2P, V2D standards |
BODY
| Type | 5 door SUV, 6 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Platform | NT2.0 PPE |
| Dimensions | 200.7 x 78.3 x 68.9 in (5099 x 1989 x 1750 mm) 4784 x 1938 x 1622 mm (188.3 x 76.3 x 63.9 in) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.25 Cd 0.25 Cd |
| Wheelbase |
120.9 in (3070 mm) 2893 mm (113.9 in) |
| Clearance | 4.4 - 6.3 in (111 - 161 mm) 184 - 225 mm (7.2 - 8.9 in) |
| Weight |
EU: 2560 kg unladen - Nio EL8 Long Range EU: 2295 kg unladen, 2810 kg gross - Porsche Macan RWD EU: 2405 kg unladen, 2920 kg gross (US: 2380 kg curb, 2920 kg GVWR) - Porsche Macan 4 EU: 2420 kg unladen, 2930 kg gross - Porsche Macan 4S EU: 2470 kg unladen, 2940 kg gross (US: 2438 kg curb, 2940 kg GVWR) - Porsche Macan GTS EU: 2480 kg unladen, 2950 kg gross (US: 2446 kg curb, 2950 kg GVWR) - Porsche Macan Turbo |
| Suspension | Front double wishbone, rear multi-link, dual chamber air suspension, dynamic suspension damping control Adaptive air with steel springs, two-valve dampers, electronically controlled differential lock on the rear axle, rear-axle steering up to 5˚ |
| Wheels | R20, R21, R22 R20, R21, R22 |
| Trunk/Boot | EU: 19.5 ft³ EU: 540 l, 1348 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet | No 84 l |
| Towing | Yes EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked (US: 2000 kg braked) |
| Others |
Active cooling flaps on the front air intakes Flexible covers on the fully sealed underbody Adaptive rear spoiler |
DISPLAYS
| Centre | 12.8" touchscreen 10.9" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 10.2" 12.6" curved display |
| Head-Up | Yes Projection type with augmented reality |
| Others |
Rear 6.6" touchscreen with multi-function control
8.4" center console control panel 10.9" front passenger touchscreen 10.9" rear passenger touchscreen |
COMFORT
| Seats | Adjustable, heated/ventilated with massage front and rear seats; third row heated seats Heated and ventilated front seats with massage, heated rear seats |
| Roof |
Panoramic glass roof, fixed Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Automatic Parking Assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Remote Park Assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; Android Automotive |
| Others | 5-zone climatronic 4-zone climatronic |
SAFETY
| Airbags | 7 airbags: front, side, rear, front center, head airbag system Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags |
| Driving Aids | 1 LIDAR, 5 mmWave radars, 7 8MP cameras, 4 3MP surround view cameras, 12 sensors. High Beam Control, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Fatigue Driving monitoring, Side opening warning Night Vision Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Warn and Brake Assist, Pedestrian/cyclists protection |
Note
| Others |
Forward recording camera (2160p) 39400 Nm/degree torsional stiffness For European market |
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