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Renault Express vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or NIO ET5?

Renault Express vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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NIO ET5

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,589 £.

ET5

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 388 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 is moderately faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

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 ET5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 919 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Express offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,300 L, about 2,165 L more than the NIO ET5.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries markedly more – 700 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 holds a decisive overall lead 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

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 590 km
Renault Express
NIO ET5

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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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Renault Express
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
NIO
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