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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.

Nio EL8 vs Porsche Macan

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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  Nio EL8 Porsche Macan
Price $83,000.00 $80,000.00
Our Rating 7.0 6.2
Brand NIO PORSCHE
Category Electric Cars Electric Cars

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants Nio EL8 Standard Range
Nio EL8 Long Range
Porsche Macan RWD
Porsche Macan 4
Porsche Macan 4S
Porsche Macan GTS
Porsche Macan Turbo

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 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
Availability 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 (USD) € 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

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 75 kWh total - Nio EL8 Standard Range
100 kWh total - Nio EL8 Long Range
95 kWh usable, 100 kWh total
Battery Chemistry Liquid-cooled Li-ion Liquid-cooled Li-ion 800V
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 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
Energy 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
Regen Braking (Max kW) Yes Yes, up to 290 kW
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) Type 2 Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 10 hours
DC Charging (Max kW) 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
Additional Notes V2X - includes V2I, V2N, V2V, V2P, V2D standards

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) 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 (Nm) 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
0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) 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
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 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 / Drive Single-speed Single-speed

BODY

Body Style 5 door SUV, 6 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform / Architecture NT2.0 PPE
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 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 Coefficient (Cd) 0.25 Cd 0.25 Cd
Wheelbase (mm) 120.9 in (3070 mm)
2893 mm (113.9 in)
Ground Clearance (mm) 4.4 - 6.3 in (111 - 161 mm) 184 - 225 mm (7.2 - 8.9 in)
Kerb Weight (kg)
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 / Rear) 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˚
Wheel Size (inches) R20, R21, R22 R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) EU: 19.5 ft³ EU: 540 l, 1348 l max
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) No 84 l
Towing Capacity (kg) Yes EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked (US: 2000 kg braked)
Additional Notes Active cooling flaps on the front air intakes
Flexible covers on the fully sealed underbody
Adaptive rear spoiler

SAFETY

Airbags (count) 7 airbags: front, side, rear, front center, head airbag system Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
Driver Assistance (ADAS) 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

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Adjustable, heated/ventilated with massage front and rear seats; third row heated seats Heated and ventilated front seats with massage, heated rear seats
Roof Type Panoramic glass roof, fixed
Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; Android Automotive
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Automatic Parking Assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Remote Park Assist
Additional Notes 5-zone climatronic 4-zone climatronic

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 12.8" touchscreen 10.9" touchscreen
Driver's Display (inches) 10.2" 12.6" curved display
Head-Up Display (HUD) Yes Projection type with augmented reality
Additional Notes Rear 6.6" touchscreen with multi-function control 8.4" center console control panel
10.9" front passenger touchscreen
10.9" rear passenger touchscreen

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

Note

Additional Notes Forward recording camera (2160p)
39400 Nm/degree torsional stiffness
For European market
Disclaimer We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
  Nio EL8 Porsche Macan

Disclaimer Note

Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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