Equally Matched Power

The power spectrum ranges from 490 horsepower in the Nio ET5 to 513 horsepower in the Tesla. In this case, the G80 M3, equipped with the M xDrive all-wheel drive, closely follows the Tesla with 510 horsepower. In terms of torque, the M3 brings 479 lb-ft to the table, the Model 3 Performance offers 487 lb-ft, and the ET5 delivers 516 lb-ft. In the weight department, the G80 M3 comes in at 1855 kilograms, the Model 3 weighs 1919 kg, and the ET5 is the heaviest at 2160 kg.

In the first drag race, which starts at 1:53, the G80 M3 gets off to a less-than-ideal start despite using active launch control. However, in both the second race, commencing at 2:35, and the third race, beginning at 3:30, the combustion engine of the M3 dominates, leaving the electric cars no chance and securing a decisive victory in the quarter-mile sprint. The Tesla Model 3 Performance consistently outpaces the Nio ET5, but all three vehicles operate at an exceptionally high level. It’s evident that electric cars pose a formidable challenge for combustion engines, especially in those critical initial moments.

From 5:00 onwards, the three-way battle transitions to everyday driving conditions with a rolling start. As expected, the BMW M3 struggles in this scenario, requiring several gear shifts during an unexpected kickdown before achieving full acceleration. In contrast, the Tesla Model 3 and Nio ET5 effortlessly unleash their maximum performance and quickly leave the M3 behind.

At 5:35, we witness the remarkable difference in the BMW M3’s performance when all settings are dialed to their sportiest. Nevertheless, the M3 only truly shines when it’s in the optimal gear at the start of the drag race, as seen from 6:35 when it starts at 80 km/h in third gear, enabling it to pull ahead seamlessly right from the beginning.

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The 2022 Nio ET5 is the latest EV to adopt a full LED light bar on the trunk lid to provide a visual connection with the equally thin taillights. Another design trait it shares with other zero-emissions vehicles is represented by the pop-out door handles, which aside from making the side profile look cleaner, also improve airflow for better aerodynamics and increased range. The doors have a frameless layout and a soft-close function as you’ll find in luxury vehicles.

Overall, the electric sedan looks quite sporty and reminds us from some angles of the Porsche Taycan. The front design also adopts the “less is more” motif with tiny strips of LEDs for the daytime running lights along with a compact lighting module for the low/high beam. Nio decided to paint the ET5 in a new shade dubbed Sunbathe Yellow, which is exclusive to this model as is First Light Kiss. In total, there are nine hues to pick from.

The interior continues the theme seen on the outside by featuring an uncluttered look as Nio has removed most of the conventional buttons. The vast majority of functions are accessible through the massive center touchscreen, accompanied by a fully digital 10.2-inch instrument cluster. A cozy atmosphere is provided by the 256-color LED ambient lighting and a Dolby Atmos surround sound system.

Equipped with dual motors and all-wheel drive, the new ET5 offers a total output of 483 horsepower (360 kilowatts) and 516 pound-feet (700 Newton-meters) of torque. It’s enough electric punch for a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) sprint in just 4.3 seconds in a stylish sedan that has a low drag coefficient of just 0.24. Stopping power is provided by a high-performance braking system developed in-house by Nio to fully stop the car from 62 mph (100 km/h) in 33.9 meters (111.2 feet)

The ET5 is 4790 mm (188.5 in) long, 1960 mm (77.1 in) wide, and 1499 mm (59 in) tall, with a wheelbase stretching at 2888 mm (113.7 in). Customers will get to pick from three batteries, starting off with a 75-kWh pack with enough juice for up to 550 kilometers (342 miles) of range. Up next is the 100-kWh battery providing a maximum range of 700 kilometers (435 miles), followed by the large 150-kWh pack enabling the EV to cover as much as 1,000 kilometers (621 miles). Bear in mind these numbers are based on the local CLTC test cycle.

Nio will kick off deliveries from September 2022 and claims the LiDAR-equipped ET5 has been engineered to achieve a maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP and C-NCAP tests. It will carry a starting price of RMB 328,000 (about $51,500 at current exchange rates) before subsidies or RMB 258,000 ($40,500) with BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service).

Source: Nio

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