The Nio ET5 Touring Long Range is a Chinese electric estate car that arrived in Portugal at the end of 2025 through Grupo JAP, with a price of 72,500 euros for the 100 kWh battery. The model was designed from scratch for the European market by Icelandic-American designer Kris Tomasson and features a design that many mistake for the Porsche Taycan, an admitted inspiration that the brand doesn't hide.
Nio was founded in 2014 by Chinese entrepreneur William Li, who had experience in Formula E and automotive media, having entered the New York Stock Exchange in 2018. The ET5 Touring competes directly with German premium models such as the BMW i5 Touring, Audi A6 Avant e-tron, and VW ID.7 Tourer, offering 490 horsepower, all-wheel drive, 700 Nm of torque, and a range of 560 kilometres.
In the test conducted in Lisbon, the ET5 Touring proved competent in urban driving, with efficient parking assistance systems and controlled consumption. The 450-litre boot, expandable to 1,300 litres, proved adequate for family trips, and rear passengers have generous space. However, the absence of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto was pointed out as a significant flaw for a car in this price segment.
The article's conclusion is that the Nio ET5 Touring is a good car, with impressive specifications at a price lower than German rivals, but that the purchase decision depends on each driver's priorities: those who value power and technology at a competitive price may find it an attractive alternative, while those who depend on CarPlay may prefer to stick with more established brands in Europe.
