USA EV Comparison: NIO ET5 Standard Range vs Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Polestar 2 Long Range Performance
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General Info
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2018-2024 | 2021-2023 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China, Germany, USA | China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $15500 | $18100 |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 7.2 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 315 mi | 260 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 283 mi | 352 mi | 291 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 237 mi | 304 mi | 247 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 75 kWh | 82 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 73.5 kWh | 76 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 31 kWh/100 mi | 25 kWh/100 mi | 30.4 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.22 mi/kWh | 4 mi/kWh | 3.29 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 8.7 | 6.4 |
Charging
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 140 kW | 250 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.2 | 7.3 | 6.4 |
Performance
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 360 kW | 377 kW | 350 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 483 hp | 506 hp | 469 hp |
| Motor Torque | 516 lb-ft | 487 lb-ft | 502 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8 s | 3.1 s | 4.2 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 162 mph | 127 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.1 | 6.8 | 6 |
Dimensions
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.6 in | 184.8 in | 181.3 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 85.7 in | 82.2 in | 78.1 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.2 in | 72.8 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 59 in | 56.9 in | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 113.2 in | 107.7 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4883 lb | 4072 lb | 4650 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 13.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 43.6 ft3 | 38.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3086 lb | - Towing Capacity | 2000 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.3 | 4.7 | 5 |
