The NIO ET5 had 1,030 retail sales in October, which put it in 10th place on the CPCA’s top 10 list of best-selling premium sedans in China. Remarkably, it continued to improve since its first full delivery month, climbing to 9th place with 2,968 retail sales in November, as per CnEVPost.
NIO President and cofounder Qin Li predicted on August 26 that within a year, monthly sales of the ET5 would surpass those of the gasoline-powered BMW 3 Series in China. However, that prediction did not materialize this time as BMW 3 Series’ retail sales in the county earned second place with 11,723 units in November.
NIO ET5 Performance
| NIO ET5 | Details |
| Electric Motors Front Rear | 150 kW asynchronous 210 kW permanent magnet |
| Torque | 360 kW and 700 Nm of torque |
| Acceleration | 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in under 4.3 seconds |
| Battery Pack | 75kWh Standard Range 100kWh Long Range 150kWh Ultralong Range |
| Range Standard Range Long Range Ultralong Range | 550km 700km 1,000km |
Pricing
This premium electric sedan is reportedly the most affordable offering from the Chinese automaker NIO. Its base price is RMB 328,000 or about $ 47,140 before subsidies.
The NIO ET7 also got in the top 10 list
NIO’s flagship ET7 retained its 8th position for the second month in a row, with 3,180 retail sales in November. It is worth noting that NIO has only started delivering the ET7 on March 28, but it has already been a consistent placeholder in CPCA’s list.
On the other hand, it ranked 8th place on CPCA’s best-selling premium sedans list from January to November, with 21,667 retail sales.
NIO overall sales in November
The Chinese automaker sold a record-breaking 14,178 vehicles in November, of which 4,897 were ES7s. Remarkably, it landed in ninth place in the CPCA’s recently released ranking of premium SUV sales.
NIO presently offers the following models for sale in China:
| Model | Platform |
| ES8 | NT 1.0 platform |
| ES6 | NT 1.0 platform |
| EC6 | NT 1.0 platform |
| ES7 | NT 2.0 platform |
| ET7 | NT 2.0 platform |
| ET5 | NT 2.0 platform |
The data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) can help prospective customers determine which EVs are selling the best in the market. It will give them an idea about the most competitive and reasonably priced options currently available. Having said that, it is a huge honor for Chinese automakers like NIO to be included in the list.
