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NIO ET5 vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 or NIO ET7?

NIO ET5 vs NIO ET7: Key differences

NIO ET5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

NIO ET7

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

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

ET5

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,200 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 6 km more than the NIO ET7.

ET7

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 NIO ET7 offers markedly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO ET5 takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

ET5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 is very slightly lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 offers marginally more boot space – 386 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries very slightly more – 475 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 is narrowly 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 451 - 584 km
NIO ET5
NIO ET7

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Dimensions and Body

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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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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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NIO ET5
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
386 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
NIO
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