Leapmotor C01 vs NIO ET5
The NIO ET5 leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
Sedan
C01 525 · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · leapmotor.cn
51/100#253 of 421 · Everyday
Sedan
ET5 2025 100kWh · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 7 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · nio.cn
76/100#96 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
C01Leapmotor C01ET5NIO ET5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+96 kW· 114%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.7 s quicker· 48%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.8 cu ft· 20%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+5 years· 100%
- Torque- best on this row+250 lb-ft· 94%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Leapmotor C01 | NIO ET5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: 2024 525 · name as listed in Chinese | version: 100 kWh Batterie |
| Battery | version: NIO ET5 LR | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | version: 525 · name as listed in Chinese | no data |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: Variante # 1 | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: 525 · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Leapmotor C01 if
Score by category
out of 100
Leapmotor C01NIO ET5
Range
62- Different test cycles - not compared.94Charging
1857Performance
52100Practicality
6960
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Leapmotor C01
- CLTC
- NIO ET5
- 367 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Leapmotor C01
- NIO ET5
- 30 / 36 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- NIO ET5
- Leapmotor C01
- NIO ET5
- Ahead by
- 96 kW
Which is quicker?
NIO ET5ET5
0–62 mph
- Leader
- NIO ET5
- Leapmotor C01
- NIO ET5
- Ahead by
- 3.7 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Leapmotor C01C01
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Leapmotor C01
- Leapmotor C01
- NIO ET5
- Ahead by
- CN¥158,200
Where next
Compare with others
Leapmotor C01 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 27 sources
Every source link (47)
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