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NIO ET5 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 or Lotus Eletre?

NIO ET5 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

NIO ET5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO ET5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,991 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers barely more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 20 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 428 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the NIO ET5 takes 4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is clearly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the NIO ET5 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers noticeably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.

ET5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 is moderately lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more boot space – 688 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 302 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,532 L, about 397 L more than the NIO ET5.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead overall 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
386 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Lotus
Is the NIO ET5 offered with different drivetrains?

The NIO ET5 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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