Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 6.5 seconds for 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended. 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh has the higher listed output at 480 hp; 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended is rated at 402 hp, a difference of 78 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh at 850 Nm and 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended at 620 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended carries the longer listed range at 531 km, against 515 km for 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh. 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh has the lower recorded consumption at 19.4 kWh/100km; 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended is listed at 23.2 kWh/100km. 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 230 kW, compared with 140 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 658 litres versus 610 litres, a difference of 48 litres. 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh is listed at 2,000 kg. 2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended is 208 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus Extended has the lower listed starting price at $69,000, compared with $73,000 for 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.