NIO EL6 vs Nissan Ariya
How the NIO EL6 and the Nissan Ariya compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| NIO EL6 | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 319 mi | 331 mi |
| Usable battery | 90 kWh | 87 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 17.5 kWh/100 km | 18.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| NIO EL6 | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 211 mi | 219 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 303 mi | 314 mi |
| Motorway | 249 mi | 258 mi |
| City | 344 mi | 358 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Nissan Ariya
- Further in winter
- Nissan Ariya
- More efficient
- NIO EL6
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the NIO EL6 or the Nissan Ariya?
- On the official WLTP cycle the NIO EL6 is rated 319 mi and the Nissan Ariya 331 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 211 mi from the NIO EL6 and 219 mi from the Nissan Ariya.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.