BYD Sealion 7 vs NIO EL8
How the BYD Sealion 7 and the NIO EL8 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BYD Sealion 7 | NIO EL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 312 mi | 317 mi |
| Usable battery | 91.3 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 21.9 kWh/100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BYD Sealion 7 | NIO EL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 207 mi | 210 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 296 mi | 301 mi |
| Highway | 244 mi | 247 mi |
| City | 337 mi | 342 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- NIO EL8
- Further in winter
- NIO EL8
- More efficient
- NIO EL8
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BYD Sealion 7 or the NIO EL8?
- On the EPA rating the BYD Sealion 7 is rated 312 mi and the NIO EL8 317 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 207 mi from the BYD Sealion 7 and 210 mi from the NIO EL8.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, 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.