NIO EC7 vs Smart #1
The Smart #1 leads on fast-charge peak. The NIO EC7 leads on 0–62 mph.
SUV
EC7 Standard Range (75 kWh)
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
41/100#263 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
Pro+
1 of 7 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 4, 2026 · uk.smart.com
41/100#264 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EC7NIO EC7Smart #1Smart #1
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+10 kW· 7%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.9 s quicker· 43%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.4 cu ft· 65%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- AC charging- best on this row+19 kW· 672%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO EC7 | Smart #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | version: Premium | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO EC7 if
Pick the Smart #1 if
Score by category
out of 100
NIO EC7Smart #1
Range
62- Different test cycles - not compared.65Charging
3134Performance
9762Practicality
5332
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- NIO EC7
- CLTC
- Smart #1
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- NIO EC7
- 30 / 35 mincontested: sources disagree
- Smart #1
- 30 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #1
- NIO EC7
- Smart #1
- 150 kW
- Ahead by
- 10 kW
Which is quicker?
NIO EC7EC7
0–62 mph
- Leader
- NIO EC7
- NIO EC7
- 3.8 s
- Smart #1
- 6.7 s
- Ahead by
- 2.9 s
Where next
Compare with others
NIO EC7 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 38 sources
Every source link (50)
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