Video Summary
-The car feels sportier than the ET7 due to its rear-wheel-drive-biased dynamics.- With liberal application of the throttle, the car is prone to oversteer.
- The steering is more direct and communicative.
- The five-link front and rear suspension offers better turn-in and steering feel.
- The ET5 is less comfortable than previous Neo models due to the absence of air suspension and double-pane glass.
- NVH is noticeably higher.
- Its 0-100 km/h time is 4 seconds, slightly slower than the ET7's 3.8 seconds.
- All ET5s deliver 360 kW and 700 Nm of torque.
- The car has battery swapping capabilities, unlike some competitors.
- The latest driver-assistance system is powered by four Nvidia chips with 1016 TOPS.
- These systems are harness by 33 sensors, including a roof mounted Lidar unit.
- The interior has rose gold trim.
- The center console buttons are made of plastic.
- The lower dash and doors are covered in technical fabric.
- Rear passengers only have one USB port.
- The seating position can be uncomfortable because of the high floor.
- A sunbathe yellow paintjob costs an additional $1,400.
- Orange brake calipers are available for $500.
- The base price starts at $48,000 in China.
- A 75 kWh battery has a range of 560km, 100 kWh has a range of 710km.
- The solid-state battery is intended for rental use in the summer of 2023, at about $140 per month.
- The car is not the new standard for its segment.
