On May 21, 2025, NIO Automobile officially released official pictures of the new ET5 and ET5T, and announced that the two models will be launched simultaneously on May 25. As the representative of the brand's mid-size pure electric sedan and station wagon, this update focuses on design details and intelligent upgrades to further enhance market competitiveness. At present, consumers who pre-order the new NIO ET5 or ET5T and complete the lock order before June 30, 2025 will enjoy 5 years of free battery replacement service (gift 240 free battery replacement coupons) and 10,000 points after picking up the car.
Design language evolution
ET5 continues the fastback coupe shape, adds a new "Star Gray" exclusive car color, ADB smart multi-beam headlights are combined with the new Double-Dash daytime running lights, and the front face adopts a sharper X-Bar design with split matrix headlights.
The ET5T travel version optimizes the tail lines, the rear windshield inclination is increased, and the roof luggage rack rails are standard, taking into account both sportiness and practicality.
With the closed front grille and larger trapezoidal air intake, it creates a strong visual impact.
The whole series is upgraded with hidden door handles and low-drag wheels (optional 20-inch performance wheels).
Smart cockpit upgrade
Equipped with Banyan 2.5.0 system, supports AR-HUD projection and NOMI GPT voice interaction.
The interior has a new "Aurora Purple" color scheme, and the center console is integrated with a 16-inch AMOLED touch screen + 10.2-inch instrument panel.
Power and endurance
Dual-motor four-wheel drive layout, total power of 490kW, 0-100 acceleration in 3.7 seconds (ET5T is 3.9 seconds).
The battery swap version is equipped with a 150kWh solid-state battery pack, and the CLTC endurance exceeds 1000km (optional).
The ET5 series targets Tesla Model 3/Y, Zeekr 001 and other models, and the starting price is expected to remain in the 300,000 yuan range. NIO officials revealed that the configuration details and user rights policy will be announced at the press conference on May 25, and the first batch of deliveries is scheduled to start in mid-June.
