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NIO ET7 vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET7 or Polestar 5?

NIO ET7 vs Polestar 5: Key differences

NIO ET7

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Polestar 5

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

NIO ET7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,743 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 17.6 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 86 km more than the NIO ET7.

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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 Polestar 5 offers noticeably more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the NIO ET7 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers a bit more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: NIO ET7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET7 is very slightly lighter – 2,434 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 has only a minor advantage 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 £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 km
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NIO ET7

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Polestar 5

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
363 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
5,101 mm
Length
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Width
1,987 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 466 kg
Payload
-

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
653 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the NIO ET7 have?

The NIO ET7 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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