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BYD Han vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or NIO ET5 Wagon?

BYD Han vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

BYD Han

  • only slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,446 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Han is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers marginally more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 39 km more than the BYD Han.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Han offers only slightly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 700 Nm.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 Wagon is barely lighter – 2,265 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers only slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries noticeably more – 465 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is decisively ahead 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.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 435 - 560 km
BYD Han
NIO ET5 Wagon

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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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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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BYD Han
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
NIO
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