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Nio ET5

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Nio ET5
Overview
ManufacturerNio Inc.
ProductionSeptember 2022 – present
AssemblyChina: Hefei, Anhui
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style
LayoutDual-motor, all-wheel-drive
PlatformNT 2.0/NT 2.5
Powertrain
Electric motorAC induction, permanent magnet synchronous
Power output358 kW (487 PS; 480 hp)
Battery
Electric range550–1,000 km (342–621 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,888 mm (113.7 in)[1]
Length4,790 mm (188.6 in)[1]
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)[1]
Height1,499 mm (59.0 in)[1]
Curb weight2,145–2,245 kg (4,729–4,949 lb)

The Nio ET5 is a battery electric compact executive car manufactured by Chinese electric car company Nio since 2022. A wagon version called the Nio ET5T or ET5 Touring was introduced in 2023.

Overview

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Rear view
Nio ET5T (front view)
Nio ET5T (rear view)
Nio ET5T 2025 (facelift)

The Nio ET5 was unveiled in China on 18 December 2021 at the 'Nio Day' event in Suzhou's Olympic Sports Centre. It was on sale in September 2022 with a starting price of ¥328.000 (~US$46,100)[2] and acts as a direct competitor to Tesla's Model 3 sedan[3] and the Xpeng P7.[4]

The ET5's exterior design is said to evoke Nio's EP9 supercar DNA and be ready for "Autonomous Driving”. ET5 is 4,790 mm (188.6 in) long and integrates high-performance autonomous driving sensors. The car has a rear ducktail spoiler, front air curtain, flush doorhandles, soft close doors and frameless windows to improve aerodynamic efficiency, achieving a drag coefficient of 0.24Cd. The car has a 1.28m² panoramic roof, said to protect up to 99.9% of UV rays from the sun.

The interior of the ET5 features a panoramic digital cockpit with AR and VR technology.[5] ET5's interior was inspired by trends in furniture, fashion, and footwear. It features new colours such Terracotta,[6] a deep and fiery orange. ET5 features a range of recycled and more sustainable materials such as Clean+ sustainable fabric. Like the Nio ET7, ET5 has invisible air vents and 256 colour ambient lights. A Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 surround sound system, standard on the car.

The Touring model was unveiled on 16 June 2023 and measures in the same length as the sedan. The only differences compared to the sedan were the Touring model has 17mm additional headroom and a boot space of 470 L (17 cu ft) that expands to 1,300 L (46 cu ft) when the 40:20:40 rear seats are folded down.[7]

2025 refresh

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On 10 May 2025, Nio revealed a refreshed version of the ET5 and ET5T, with deliveries beginning on 27 May. It is based on the NT2.5 platform, and features similar updates to the ES6/EC6 refresh released in the same month.[8]

The exterior features minor changes, with the addition of adaptive driving beam headlights with a rectangular headlight module shape and adjusted daytime running lights, new black accents on the side skirts and diffuser, new 5-spoke 20-inch wheels with aerodynamic inserts, and the addition of two new paint colors: Glow and New Moon Silver.[9]

In the interior, the central infotainment touchscreen has been upgraded to a 15.6-inch AMOLED panel and is now horizontally oriented to improve split-screen functionality, and the existing 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is now complemented by a 50-inch AR-HUD. Additionally, it is now equipped with a digital rearview mirror, and the shifter has been moved to the steering column allowing space for dual 50-watt active-cooled wireless charging pads and redesigned cupholders in the center console. Additionally, the seats have been redesigned with a lower seating position and extended thigh support, with 14-way adjustment with heating, ventilation, and massage functions. along with a new upholstery quilting pattern. It features a 23-speaker 7.1.4 sound system and an auto-dimming panoramic sunroof.[9][10]

The ADAS system has been updated, and now uses a single of Nio's self-developed Shenji NX3091 SoC, which Nio claims performs better than the previous Adam system which consists of four Nvida Orin-X chips with a total of 1016 TOPS. It uses a sensor-suite called Aquila which consists of 29 sensors, including a 300-line equivalent LiDAR unit and 4D mmWave radars. The refreshed ET5 is now equipped with continuous damping control and hydraulic dampers, the suspension and steering has been retuned, and the sound insulation has been improved.[10]

The powertrain remains unchanged, but all models are now equipped with previously missing AC charging capabilities.[11] Sedan models achieve CLTC range estimates of 585, 740, 1,055 km (364, 460, 656 mi) and 550, 710, 1,010 km (342, 441, 628 mi) for Touring models with the 75, 100, and 150 kWh battery options respectively. Touring models also have a 1,400 kg (3,100 lb) towing capacity.[9]

Specifications

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Interior

The ET5 is compatible with Nio Power's battery swap stations that allow the vehicle swap the battery in a few minutes and, as of 2025, are available in China, Norway, and Germany.

The ET5 has two electric motors: a 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) induction motor in the front, and a 210 kW (282 hp; 286 PS) permanent magnet motor in the rear of the car, which produce a combined output of 480 hp (358 kW; 487 PS) and 700 N⋅m (520 lb⋅ft).[1] The 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) acceleration time is 4.0 seconds and the braking distance from 100 to 0 km/h (62 to 0 mph) is 33.9 m (111.2 ft).[3]

Battery and range

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Main article: Nio Inc. § Battery specifications

The Nio ET5 comes available with two battery options: a 75 kWh battery with 550 km (342 mi) NEDC range or 445 km (277 mi) WLTP range, and a 100 kWh battery with 700 km (435 mi) NEDC range or 580 km (360 mi) WLTP range. Additionally, a 150 kWh Ultra High Range semi-solid state battery with an NEDC range of 1,000 km (621 mi) and a cell energy density of 360 Wh/kg is available for short term rental from a swap station.

Motorsport

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In 2024 Nio ET5 won the first EcoRally Cup China with the Italian driver Guido Guerrini and co-driver Emanuele Calchetti.[12]

Safety

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Euro NCAP test results
Nio ET5 19" rims 75 kWh (2023)[13]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 38.5 96%
Child occupant: 42.0 85%
Pedestrian: 52.5 83%
Safety assist: 14.7 81%

Sales

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Year China
ET5 ET5T
2022 11,813 —
2023 40,848[14] 21,361
2024 26,510[15] 50,869[15]

Awards

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In December 2022, the ET5 was chosen as one of the Top 10 cars in China and won the Special Interior Design award in the 10th annual Xuanyuan awards, run by EFS Consulting and Automotive Business Review.[16]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Nio ET5 unveiled – 150 kWh battery for 1,000 km range, 480 PS/700 Nm; with Nio Autonomous Driving suite". Paultan.org. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  2. ^ "NIO ET5 Deliveries Kick Off In China, Model 3 Rival Starts At $46K". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
  3. ^ a b "NIO Day 2021: ET5 unveiled with 1,000 km range plus global market expansions into 2025". Electrek.co. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Presentado el NIO ET5: un sedán deportivo con 1000 km de autonomía". cochesdechina.com (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  5. ^ "Nio's new ET5 EV rivals the Model 3 with a claimed 620-mile range". Engadget.com. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  6. ^ "China's Nio Reveals Slick-Looking ET5 With 621-Mile Range". CarBuzz. 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  7. ^ Dnistran, Iulian (2023-06-16). "NIO ET5 Touring Unveiled With Up To 348-Mile Range, Perfect Weight Distribution". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  8. ^ Zhang, Phate (2025-05-25). "Nio launches updated ET5, ET5T with unchanged pricing". CnEVPost (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  9. ^ a b c Rainford, Mark (2025-05-28). "Nio Unveils Comprehensive Update For ET5 And ET5 Touring". Inside China Auto. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  10. ^ a b Leung, Adrian (2025-05-31). "Sunday China Drive | Nio ET5 Touring 2025: subtle facelift hides 500 upgrades". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  11. ^ Bobylev, Denis (2025-05-27). "Nio started deliveries of the updated ET5 and ET5 Touring in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  12. ^ Zhu Lixin (2024-10-01). "International NEV rally concluded in Anhui". China Daily.
  13. ^ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/nio/et5/49769
  14. ^ "December, 2023 auto sales of NIO _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  15. ^ a b "December, 2024 auto sales of NIO _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  16. ^ Opletal, Jiri (2022-12-16). "Nio ET5 made the 10 Best Cars list in Xuanyuan Award, the Oscars for Chinese automakers". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
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