Finally, I have picked up my car! ET5, the car I have been dreaming of day and night, has been jumping back and forth on the verge of delivery for two weeks, but I have finally brought it home. As for other issues, everyone has their own opinions, and the media has their own say. However, in terms of appearance, we have reached a consensus: it looks really good, too good to be true, and the more we look at it, the better it looks.
The lines, colors, lighting, and materials, regardless of whether they are cheap or expensive, are all designed with such coordination and maintain NIO’s consistent level of design. Furthermore, there are also many improvements that have been implemented on the actual car.
My decision to order the car was perhaps more impulsive than blindly ordering it. I placed my order and paid for it without seeing the actual car or test driving it. I didn’t pay much attention to the media reviews either. In summary, it was not only a blind order, but also a reckless one. However, when I saw the car for the first time, the design department had already given a satisfactory answer. It’s good, and the appearance is great.
After picking up the car smoothly, I no longer have any complaints about the production department. After all, even if it takes longer for you to deliver the car, it has nothing to do with me. It will only make the day when I become a road car owner a little further away.
The delivery process was very smooth. I arrived at NIO Space one day in advance to meet with the salesperson and arrange for payment. During the payment process, I was able to use my credit card for up to 50,000 yuan, while the rest had to be paid with a debit card or through bank transfer. Cash was not accepted (🤫, I borrowed a little bit of my child’s lucky money). This experience was completely different from that of 2020. Back then, I could use my credit card for the full amount, and the salesperson would come to my door with a POS machine. It’s amazing to see how much NIO has grown.
On the day of delivery, the process went smoothly and quickly. My delivery volunteer was my wife, so we didn’t need to say much. We completed the procedures and drove the car away. The insurance had been arranged in advance, and the license plates would be sent to us four days later. We arrived at the store at 3 PM and were able to drive the car away by 4 PM. The only thing that took time was waiting for my wife to take delivery photos. I don’t know how other car owners feel when they see volunteers taking photos with their cars.
Overall, the delivery department’s level of service is sky-high, and they are more skilled than they were in the past. However, some of the exceptional services provided by Fellow in the past are no longer available, as they are too busy and it’s not necessary.
Of course, the car had to be driven home. I took a quick 70-kilometer drive on the highway, and the energy consumption was indeed higher than expected, almost the same as the ES6 basic version. I wonder if there will be any software optimization in the future.
Therefore, I hope the software department can work harder. I look forward to driving a NOP with laser radar technology later this year.The last step involves some details in assembly, which can be adjusted easily during the subsequent one-click maintenance. These assembly defects can be used as free car wash/charging vouchers. For every defect, there will be a maintenance, and the car will be returned to you with a full wash and charge. NIO is magical in this way, making bargain hunters happy even when encountering scratches, malfunctions, defects, and flat tires. It even continues to produce dopamine, showcasing the power of this Chinese high-end car brand!
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