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Aixam Ambition vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (12,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aixam Ambition or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Aixam Ambition vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Aixam Ambition

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ambition

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Aixam Ambition is clearly cheaper – starting at 12,500 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,209 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 430 km more than the Aixam Ambition.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 482 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aixam Ambition is clearly lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 1,840 kg.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries substantially more – 465 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aixam Ambition stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £12,500
Ambition

Aixam Ambition

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 - 130 km
Aixam Ambition
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Aixam Ambition

Aixam Ambition is a tiny city car that makes urban life easier with its compact footprint and fuss-free ownership. It feels nimble in tight traffic and suits buyers seeking a simple, economical runabout rather than a long-distance cruiser.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Aixam Ambition
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
12,500 - 16,700 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 - 130 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
425 - 440 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
250 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
21 - 40 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
2
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
479 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Aixam
Brand
NIO
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