Dodge Charger Daytona vs NIO EL8
How the Dodge Charger Daytona 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
| Dodge Charger Daytona | NIO EL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 317 mi | 317 mi |
| Usable battery | 93.9 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 18.4 kWh/100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Dodge Charger Daytona | NIO EL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 210 mi | 210 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 301 mi | 301 mi |
| Highway | 247 mi | 247 mi |
| City | 342 mi | 342 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Tie
- Further in winter
- Tie
- More efficient
- NIO EL8
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Dodge Charger Daytona or the NIO EL8?
- On the EPA rating the Dodge Charger Daytona is rated 317 mi and the NIO EL8 317 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 210 mi from the Dodge Charger Daytona 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.