Nio is part of one of the most ambitious Chinese manufacturers in Europe. Landed in Norway in May 2021, he distinguished himself very early exchange stations. An ingenious process that makes it possible to come replace the dead battery with a full one, at special stations. The replacement takes only a few minutes and overcomes one of the main problems of modern electric cars: logistics and charging time. Seven stations of this type have already been deployed in Europe. 2 in Norway, 2 in the Netherlands, 2 in Germany and one in Sweden. Of course, it is also possible to charge Nio models through “classic” charging stations. The constructor is not not yet in Franceits development together with us is planned together with him the next more affordable brandwhich has been provisionally named “ALPS” and is scheduled for launch in 2024.

Elegant electric station wagon

Because Nio plays in the big leagues, and is even an outsider among Chinese manufacturers. He is one of the only builders really premium offering more advanced models and technology than its Chinese competitors. It is equal among foreign competitors more upscale than Tesla. In particular, as Mercedes-Benz, its major competitor in Europe. The brand currently offers three models: two sedans (ET5 and ET7) and an SUV (EL7). The first two are equivalent in size and performance to the Mercedes C-Class and E-Class (or the electric equivalent of the EQE). The second in Mercedes GLE (or the electric equivalent of the EQE SUV). Today, Nio announces the arrival of a the fourth model for the European range: station wagon ET5. A new strong competitor for the Mercedes C class station wagon!

Power reserve up to 700 kilometers

He restored ET5 sedan style and dimensions (4.79 m in length, 1.96 m in width and 1.49 m in height). The break obliges, its silhouette is more typical utilitarian, with space in the head and volume of the body in progress. It retains the sedan’s electric motor, a two-motor four-wheel drive, which develops a total power of 483 horsepower. Two battery capacities will be offered: one with a capacity of 75 kWh (Range of 500 km), other 100 kWh (Range of 700 km). Nio confirms his arrival on the Old Continent with June 2023 ! It will be distributed in the markets where the brand is present (Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden). We remind you that the current ET5 sedan is sold from 49,900 euros in Germany.