For several months, electric cars have been increasingly popular with motorists. So much so that their sales soar. Automakers are striving to go electric. With more or less success. Despite this growing popularity, large SUVs do not seem made for electric. Especially the breaks. However, they are very popular on the Old Continent. In fact, it is in Europe that station wagons are sold the most in the world.
Ainis, with its ET5 Orion, the Chinese manufacturer Nio is betting on an electric station wagon. Visually, the brand is strongly inspired by high-end German manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, BMW and Audi. Its founder says he greatly admires these brands, which are used to offering premium station wagons. A priori, this inspiration is reflected in the design of the Nio ET5 Orion. One could almost confuse it with a model stamped Porsche!
Nio ET5 Orion, a new premium station wagon
Nio has therefore decided to decline its ET5 sedan as a premium station wagon. In all likelihood, this new electric vehicle should benefit from four-wheel drive, 480 hp and batteries between 75 and 150 kWh. We note the possibility of exchanging the battery in five minutes in dedicated stations, the Power Swap Stations. A network that should gradually expand in Europe.
While waiting for its marketing in several months, the Nio ET5 Orion station wagon is having a photo shoot in Norway. Its sleek design has something to dream about. On this side, it has nothing to envy to the most premium models on the market.
China had already offered a first electric station wagon to European drivers with the impressive MG5. With its ET5 Orion, Nio intends to overshadow the Tesla Model 3, the Porsche Taycan, the Volkswagen ID 7 and the future BMW i5 Touring. But for that, it will take a little patience. Indeed, the Nio ET5 Orion should land on the market next year, in 2024.
However, we should quickly discover a little more about this electric station wagon signed Nio. The Chinese manufacturer should take advantage of the Munich show to be held next September.
