NIO ET5 Standard Range vs Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor

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General Info

The NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €59500. The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €31750 on the used car market.

The NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) is a Sedan, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is a Liftback.

Property NIO ET5 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Years of Production 2022-… 2020-2023
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €59500 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €32200 €31750
GCC Score 6.6 6.6

Range and Efficiency

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…).

Property NIO ET5 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 401 km
Range (WLTP) 456 km 487 km
Range (GCC) 382 km 401 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 78 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 73.5 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.2 kWh/100 km 18.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.2 km/kWh 5.35 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.2 6.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) maxes out at 140 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property NIO ET5 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 140 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.3 6.5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property NIO ET5 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: IM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 360 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 483 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 700 Nm 660 Nm
0-100 km/h 4 s 4.7 s
Top Speed 200 km/h 205 km/h
Performance Score 7.1 6.8

Dimensions

The NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023).

The NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property NIO ET5 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Length 4790 mm 4606 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2178 mm 1985 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1960 mm 1859 mm
Height 1499 mm 1482 mm
Wheelbase 2888 mm 2735 mm

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023), but the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…).

Property NIO ET5 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2215 kg 2110 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 386 l 405 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1095 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 35 l
Towing Capacity 1400 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.3 5.1
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