Aiways U5 vs NIO EC7
The NIO EC7 leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
Crossover
Aiways U5 Prime (MY2022)
No US price yet
41/100#263 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
EC7 Standard Range (75 kWh)
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
41/100#263 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Aiways U5Aiways U5EC7NIO EC7
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 56%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.5 cu ft· 23%
- Power- best on this row+330 kW· 220%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 3%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Aiways U5 | NIO EC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Aiways U5 if
Score by category
out of 100
Aiways U5NIO EC7
Range
65- Different test cycles - not compared.62Charging
2331Performance
5197Practicality
4353
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Aiways U5
- 249 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- NIO EC7
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Aiways U5
- NIO EC7
- 30 / 35 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- NIO EC7
- Aiways U5
- NIO EC7
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Aiways U5
- 7.7 scontested: sources disagree
- NIO EC7
- 3.8 s
Where next
Compare with others
Aiways U5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 33 sources
Every source link (41)
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