NIO ET5T (Touring) vs Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 leads on fast-charge peak. The NIO ET5T (Touring) leads on cargo space.
Wagon
NIO ET5 Touring (100 kWh, inkl. Batterie)
1 of 8 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
70/100#95 of 281 · Everyday
Liftback
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels)
1 of 14 versions
No US price yet
69/100#40 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
ET5T (Touring)NIO ET5T (Touring)Polestar 2Polestar 2
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+80 kW· 64%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.3 cu ft· 30%
- Power- best on this row+140 kW· 64%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO ET5T (Touring) | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | |
| Range (CLTC) | version: 2026 ET5T · name as listed in Chinese | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Long range Single motor |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Base | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Long range Single motor | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Base | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Weight | version: Standard range Single motor | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO ET5T (Touring) if
Pick the Polestar 2 if
Score by category
out of 100
NIO ET5T (Touring)Polestar 2
Range
84- Different test cycles - not compared.85Charging
4553Performance
100no dataPracticality
7660
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- NIO ET5T (Touring)
- 348 miWLTP
- Polestar 2
- 314 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- NIO ET5T (Touring)
- 30 minversion: Base
- Polestar 2
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 2
- NIO ET5T (Touring)
- 125 kW
- Polestar 2
- Ahead by
- 80 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- NIO ET5T (Touring)
- 4 s
- Polestar 2
- version: Long range Single motor
Where next
Compare with others
NIO ET5T (Touring) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 30 sources
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