Update on NIO’s ET5 at the Chengdu Auto Show Today

NIO updated the information on its ET5 EV model, including improvements in both performance and range.

The 0-60 mph time has been reduced to 4.0 seconds under half-load conditions, 0.3 seconds faster than before.

CLTC range has been extended to 560/710 km with a 75/100 kWh battery, respectively, which represents a 10 km increase from the previous range of 550/700 km.

It will now offer a hidden trailer package, which unfortunately will not be sold separately. The maximum towing weight of the ET5 is 1.4 tons. Customers who opt for the trailer package will have to wait until December for delivery.

The ET5 has a redesigned front seat featuring a new integrated sport seat.

Qin Lihong, the CEO of NIO, expressed confidence that the ET5 would outsell the diesel BMW 3 Series after one year on the market.

Prices for the ET5 will stay the same, starting at CNY 328,000, with the BaaS option starting at CNY 258,000.

NIO also offers a free orange brake caliper and moon package with every 2,000 orders.

Pre-orders will begin on September 9, with deliveries starting on September 30. NIO promised faster production ramp-up this time. They previously stated that the ET5 would be delivered in September this year, and they kept their promise by scheduling the release date on the last day of September.

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