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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Lotus Emira?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5 Wagon

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,857 £.

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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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers a bit more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 220 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, Lotus Emira is considerably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 744 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 450 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 299 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries significantly more – 465 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 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.

from £40,700
ET5 Wagon

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
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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the NIO ET5 Wagon?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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