USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 vs NIO ET5 Standard Range

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) has a starting price of $54990, while the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) maxes out at 140 kW.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

The NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…), but the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 3086 lb, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.