Nio et5: A luxurious electric sedan with battery replacement
Entry
Chińska marka NIO, Known for innovative solutions and premium electricians, It is more and more boldly moving on European roads. Flagowy sedan Nio et5 to połączenie sportowego designu, zaawansowanej technologii i unikalnego systemu Battery as a Service (BaaS), which allows you to replace the battery in 3 minutes. This model competes with Tesla model 3 in BMW I4, offering more space and proprietary solutions.
NIO ET5 technical data
Parameters of the version available in Europe (2024):
| Parameter | Standard Battery (75 kWh) | Long Range (100 kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Reception (Wltp) | 500 km | 640 km |
| Moc | 483 KM (360 kW) | 483 KM (360 kW) |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Drive | AWD (2 engines) | AWD (2 engines) |
| 0-100 km/h | 4,0 s | 4,0 s |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| DC charging (moc) | 140 kW | 140 kW |
| Charging time 10-80% | ~ 30 minutes | ~ 37 minutes |
| Length/width/height | 4790 mm / 1960 mm / 1499 mm | |
| Own weight | 2165 kg (with battery 75 kWh) | 2280 kg (with battery 100 kWh) |
Additional equipment:
- Battery replacement system (BaaS) - available at selected stations in Europe.
- Autonomous ride (They) from Lidar I 33 sensors.
- A panoramic roof made of electrochromatic glass (darkened).
- Digital Cockpit z 12,8-calowym ekranem i AR HUD.
- 5 euro stars ncap (2023) thanks to pedestrian protection systems and AI assistants.
- Hot battery replacement – automatyczny podgrzew w niskich temperaturach.
Price in Europe
Prices in Poland (2024, taking into account the BAAS subscription):
- ET5 with a battery on its own: from 299 900 PLN (ok. €69 000).
- ET5 with Baas subscription: from 229 900 PLN + abonament za baterię (ok. € 150/month).
W Niemczech ceny zaczynają się od €65 000 (basic version, Behavior).
User reviews
Advantages:
- Revolutionary System BAAS – brak zmartwień o degradację baterii i szybkie „tankowanie”.
- Sports dynamics – przyspieszenie i prowadzenie na poziomie Porsche Taycan.
- Premium interior – skórzane fotele, Ambient lighting and mounting quality.
- NIO Power Swap – sieć 30 station in Europe (expansion plan for 2025 year).
Defects:
- High price – droższy od większości konkurentów.
- Limited availability of BAAS – mało stacji wymiany w Europie Wschodniej.
- Software shortcomings – opóźnienia w aktualizacjach funkcji autonomicznych.
Drivers' voices:
- "Battery replacement is a game-changer. I save hours on the route!” – Klaus, Germany.
- "The interior is beautiful, But the price makes you dizzy. " – Marta, Poland.
Summary
NIO ET5 is not only a car, but a technological manifesto. Thanks to the possibility of replacing the battery, autonomous systems and luxurious performance, sets new standards in the premium segment. Despite the high price and challenges related to infrastructure, acquires recognition among lovers of innovation. W 2024 of the year, it plans to open more power swap stations in Poland and the Czech Republic, which can break the skepticism of drivers.
Competition: Tesla Model 3, BMW i4, Polestar 2.