On September 2nd, NIO finally unveiled the interior design of the long-awaited ET5 model. On the day of its release at last year’s NIO Day, ET5 became an overnight sensation in social media. We were also among the first to publish a detailed analysis of the exterior design of the car. However, the interior design of this vehicle was not released until now. Currently, NIO offers six color options for the ET5 interior, in addition to the nine exterior color options. This has caused prospective car owners to suffer from decision paralysis. In this article, we will analyze how many options the NIO ET5 has available.
ET5 Optional Configurations
Battery:
Familiar with NIO’s electric vehicle line, we know that NIO models all support battery swapping. However, who has ownership of the switched-out battery? NIO launched a battery rental program called Baas. If buyers choose the Baas program when purchasing a NIO vehicle, they can opt to have the battery cost deducted from the total car price.
The specific pricing is as follows:
By choosing the 75-degree battery pack and Baas program, the car price reduces by 70,000 yuan and monthly rent is 980 yuan or higher.
By choosing the 100-degree battery pack and Baas program, the car price reduces by 128,000 yuan and monthly rent is 1,680 yuan or higher.
Alternatively, buyers can choose to buy out the battery at the time of purchase. By doing this, there is no need to “make an additional loan payment to pay for the battery” every month. The specific pricing is as follows:
Exterior Colors:
Last year, NIO announced that there were nine color options available for the exterior of the ET5, making it the NIO model with the most exterior color options. With so many colors available, how do you choose?
Firstly, among the nine colors, Cloud White, Star Gray, Deep Space Black, and Stratosphere Blue are free color options. The five other colors require an additional ￥10,000 to be charged. So, would you rather choose one of the four free options, or pay extra for one of the five other options? Let us know in the comments.
Wheel Options:
There are four styles of wheels available for the ET5, in addition to the standard 19-inch wheels. For an extra ¥9,500, you can choose from two different 20-inch wheel options.
However, it’s worth noting that the 20-inch wheels may reduce the car’s driving range, which can be up to 70 km lower than the version with 19-inch wheels.
Interior Options:
The most difficult choices for the ET5 are probably related to the interior. There are three different materials and nine colors to choose from, meaning there are up to 27 possible combinations!
It’s important to note that the nine color options are free, but the prices of the three material options differ. The standard interior has a fabric top with Haptex synthetic leather. If you opt for a suede top with Haptex synthetic leather interior, it’ll cost an additional ¥6,500.
If you want to go even further and select a suede top with Nappa leather interior, it will cost an additional ¥22,500.
With so many options, I don’t know which one to choose. How about you? Please share your choice in the comments.
Key Options:
Unlike most car manufacturers, NIO provides two different color options for the key: black and white. Both colors are free, and I personally think the white key looks better.
Other optional equipment
NIO has added the “Moon” matte metal gray package, which includes 5 parts – front and rear logos, four wheel hub logos, two side window trim strips, rearview mirror trim strips, and model tail logos. The option price is 4,500 yuan. I think it’s very suitable for the sporty ET5.
For the ET5, the orange caliper can better highlight the characteristics of the sporty sedan. The option price is 3,500 yuan.
NOMI, jokingly called “the soul of NIO vehicles” by everyone, if you want to install such a cute little thing on your car, then the price of 4,900 yuan may not be expensive.
I personally think that the comfort package is the most practical optional equipment for the ET5, which includes front seat cushion extension, front seat ventilation and massage, heated steering wheel, second-row seat heating, intelligent fragrance system, and negative ion purification function. The price of 9,500 yuan may not be cheap, but most of the functions are very practical, highly recommended for optional installation.
Finally, the ET5 also supports trailer functions similar to the ES7. However, since the ET5 is a sedan, it cannot tow vehicles with a quality of 2,000 kilograms like the ES7, but it can tow vehicles with a maximum weight of 1,400 kilograms. This is a new choice for car owners who like sporty sedans and outdoor camping.
Conclusion
So far, I have listed all the configuration options of ET5 for everyone. Since NIO DAY last year, ET5 has been a car that has completely brought NIO to the forefront. With its sporty exterior, youthful colors, and powerful performance, it has firmly grasped the young car-buying group, and even I have considered buying an ET5.
Although half a year has passed since its first appearance, when the interior was unveiled, ET5 seemed to become the “god car of friends circle” again last year. I believe potential car owners are eager to personally experience this car once it is available for test drives. We will also bring you the dynamic driving experience of ET5 for the first time when the car becomes available for test drives. Stay tuned.
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