NIO ES7 vs Smart #3
The Smart #3 leads on fast-charge peak. The NIO ES7 leads on cargo space.
SUV
NIO ES7 75 kWh Standard Range Battery
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
39/100#211 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
smart #3 BRABUS
1 of 7 versions
Germany · checked Oct 4, 2026 · de.smart.com
44/100#192 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
ES7NIO ES7Smart #3Smart #3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+10 kW· 7%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.1 cu ft· 16%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Top speed- best on this row+12 mph· 11%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO ES7 | Smart #3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | version: Version named in Chinese by the source | |
| 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 | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | version not named | |
| 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 | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO ES7 if
Pick the Smart #3 if
Score by category
out of 100
NIO ES7Smart #3
Range
48- Different test cycles - not compared.53Charging
1626Performance
100100Practicality
6354
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- NIO ES7
- 301 miCLTCcontested: sources disagree
- Smart #3
- 258 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- NIO ES7
- 30 / 35 mincontested: sources disagree
- Smart #3
- 30 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #3
- NIO ES7
- Smart #3
- 150 kW
- Ahead by
- 10 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- NIO ES7
- 3.9 s
- Smart #3
- 3.7 / 5.8 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
NIO ES7 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 31 sources
Every source link (42)
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