The NIO ET5 is a compact executive electric sedan produced in Hefei since September 2022, with a 150 kW front induction motor and a 210 kW rear permanent-magnet motor for 358 kW combined. It supports NIO's battery-swap network in addition to conventional charging, and can be ordered with 75 kWh LFP, 100 kWh NMC or a 150 kWh semi-solid-state pack. The 2025 facelift moved to the NT2.5 platform with a 15.6-inch AMOLED centre screen, a 50-inch AR-HUD and NIO's self-developed Shenji NX3091 ADAS chip.
Highlights
- Dual-motor AWD with 358 kW (480 hp) and 700 N.m, 0-100 km/h in 4.0 s
- Battery-swap capable: packs exchanged in minutes at NIO Power stations
- Battery options of 75 kWh LFP, 100 kWh NMC and 150 kWh semi-solid-state
- Up to 1,000 km NEDC range with the 150 kWh pack at 360 Wh/kg cell density
- Euro NCAP 5 stars (2023): 96% adult, 85% child, 83% pedestrian, 81% safety assist
- Aquila sensor suite with 29 sensors including a 300-line LiDAR
Technical parameters
Battery
| Battery options | 75 kWh LFP (CATL); 100 kWh NMC (CATL/CALB); 150 kWh semi-solid-state (WeLion) |
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| 150 kWh pack cell energy density | 360 Wh/kg |
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| Battery swapping | Supported at NIO Power swap stations in China, Norway and Germany |
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Performance
| Motors | 150 kW front AC induction + 210 kW rear permanent-magnet synchronous |
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| Combined output | 358 kW (480 hp / 487 PS) |
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| Torque | 700 N.m |
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| 0-100 km/h | 4.0 s |
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| Braking 100-0 km/h | 33.9 m |
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| Layout | Dual-motor all-wheel drive |
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Charging
| AC charging | Standard across the range from the 2025 model year |
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| Battery swap time | A few minutes per pack exchange |
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Range
| 75 kWh range | 550 km NEDC / 445 km WLTP |
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| 100 kWh range | 700 km NEDC / 580 km WLTP |
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| 150 kWh range | 1,000 km NEDC |
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| 2025 ET5 CLTC range | 585 / 740 / 1,055 km with 75 / 100 / 150 kWh packs |
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Dimensions
| Length x width x height | 4,790 x 1,960 x 1,499 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm |
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| Curb weight | 2,145-2,245 kg |
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| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd |
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| ET5T Touring boot | 470 L, expanding to 1,300 L; 1,400 kg towing capacity |
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Safety
| Euro NCAP (2023, 75 kWh) | 5 stars overall; 96% adult, 85% child, 83% pedestrian, 81% safety assist |
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| ADAS sensor suite | Aquila: 29 sensors including 300-line equivalent LiDAR and 4D mmWave radar |
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| ADAS compute | NIO Shenji NX3091 SoC (2025 model year) |
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Cabin
| Displays | 15.6-inch AMOLED centre screen, 10.25-inch instrument cluster, 50-inch AR-HUD |
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| Audio | 23-speaker 7.1.4 surround system |
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| Panoramic roof | 1.28 m2 glass roof, blocks up to 99.9% of UV |
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Applications
- Premium executive commuting
- Corporate car-sharing and subscription fleets
- Long-distance intercity travel via battery-swap corridors
- Hotel and resort guest transport fleets
- Premium ride-hailing services
Manufacturer
NIO Inc., Shanghai · https://www.nio.com
NIO Inc. is a Chinese premium electric-vehicle maker founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, with ET5 production in Hefei, Anhui. The company differentiates through its NIO Power battery-swap network, which lets drivers exchange a depleted pack for a charged one in a few minutes; swap stations operate in China, Norway and Germany. NIO develops its own battery, motor and advanced-driver-assistance technology, including the in-house Shenji NX3091 SoC introduced on the 2025 ET5. Its vehicles compete directly with the Tesla Model 3 in the premium electric sedan segment.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nio_ET5
- https://www.nio.com