Market launch and price: ET7 will come to Germany at the end of 2022 (update!)
Chinese Tesla competitor Nio has presented its first sedan. The ET7 should have an enormous range of up to 1000 kilometers and compete against Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan.
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The market launch for the electric car should be in autumn 2022, prices start with the smallest 70 kWh battery in China at the equivalent of 56,000 euros, with a rental battery (150 euros per month) the ET7 starts at around 48,000 euros. There might be a surcharge for us. It is not yet known how high it will be.
Range: Nio ET7 should create up to 1000 kilometers
The ET7 is powered by two electric motors, one at the front with 245 hp (180 kW) and one at the rear with 408 hp (300 kW). This results in a system output of 653 hp (480 kW) and 850 Nm. So the sedan is not underpowered. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h should take just 3.9 seconds, the top speed is not yet known.
The batteries of the Nio ET7 offer ranges between 500 and 1000 kilometers according to NEDC.
Nio offers different batteries. The smallest has 70 kWh and should ensure a range of 500 kilometers according to the NEDC. Above that is a 100 kWh battery, which should be good for 700 kilometers. The spearhead is a 150 kWh battery, which is said to offer an extremely long range of 1000 kilometers. In China, Nio continues to rely on battery swapping stations. There, empty batteries are exchanged for fully charged ones. However, the manufacturer has not yet revealed how long the batteries need to charge.
Design and dimensions: Reduced design in the ET7
The Nio ET7 is 5.10 meters long, 1.99 meters wide and 1.50 meters high, the wheelbase is 3.06 meters. The ET7 is a classic sedan with a short rear overhang. The design is very reduced. The front is comparatively angular. According to the current fashion, the LED headlights are divided into two.
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The daytime running lights are narrowed to extremely narrow slits and are located directly below the front hood. Below this, the remaining headlight elements are housed in a triangular recess. The rear is defined by a continuous LED strip that extends to the side and is framed by darkened glass.
Thanks to 33 sensor units such as cameras and ultrasonic sensors, the ET7 should be able to drive autonomously.
Frameless doors and recessed door handles ensure a harmonious side view. Only the cameras and sensors mounted on the roof above the windshield seem a little out of place.
Interior: High definition AMOLED screen
We already know the interior from the SUV of the brand. As with the ES6 or ES8, this is very minimalistic. The most striking element is the upright screen on the center console, which measures 12.8 inches and features high-resolution AMOLED technology. Above it is a sphere placed on the dashboard.
The small ball on the dashboard houses the virtual assistant Nomi.
It houses the virtual assistant Nomi. It processes voice commands and is equipped with artificial intelligence. A 10.2-inch digital cockpit and massage seats with heating and ventilation come standard, as does a 1000KW 23-speaker sound system.
Equipment: ET7 can drive autonomously
The Nio ET7 is equipped with technology for autonomous driving. The car has 33 sensor units, including high-resolution cameras and ultrasonic sensors, connected to a high-performance computer with Nvidia chips. The technology will be subject to a surcharge. In China, the complete package of all safety and assistance functions is offered as a subscription, which costs the equivalent of 86 euros.
