NIO ET5 vs Volvo EM90
The Volvo EM90 leads on fast-charge peak. The NIO ET5 leads on 0–62 mph.
Sedan
ET5 2025 100kWh · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 7 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · nio.cn
53/100#89 of 434 · Everyday
Minivan
EM90
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · volvocars.com
53/100#84 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
ET5NIO ET5EM90Volvo EM90
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+170 kW· 94%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row4.3 s quicker· 52%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.5 cu ft· 13%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Torque- best on this row+263 lb-ft· 104%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO ET5 | Volvo EM90 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: 100 kWh Batterie | no data |
| Battery | version: NIO ET5 LR | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | ||
| DC port | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO ET5 if
Pick the Volvo EM90 if
- Higher overall score (provisional)
- Stronger on practicality
Score by category
out of 100
NIO ET5Volvo EM90
Range
96- Different test cycles - not compared.97Charging
6271Performance
9444Practicality
3954
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- NIO ET5
- 367 miWLTP
- Volvo EM90
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- NIO ET5
- 30 / 36 mincontested: sources disagree
- Volvo EM90
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volvo EM90
- NIO ET5
- Volvo EM90
- Ahead by
- 170 kW
Which is quicker?
NIO ET5ET5
0–62 mph
- Leader
- NIO ET5
- NIO ET5
- Volvo EM90
- Ahead by
- 4.3 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
NIO ET5ET5
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- NIO ET5
- NIO ET5
- Volvo EM90
- Ahead by
- CN¥520,000
Where next
- Volvo EM90Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
NIO ET5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 19 sources
Every source link (38)
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