NIO ET5 Touring: Electric Estate and BaaS

NIO ET5 Touring: The Electric Estate

The NIO ET5 Touring takes the ET5 sedan and adds estate practicality—450 litres with seats up, 1,300 litres with seats folded. It’s the NIO electric car for buyers who want wagon space. Same 360 kW (483 hp) powertrain, same battery swap, same BaaS. Launched in Europe in June 2023, it fills a niche: premium electric estates are rare. The ET5 Touring competes with the Tesla Model 3 (sedan, less cargo), Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo (much pricier), and a handful of mainstream wagons. At €59,500–€68,500, it undercuts the Taycan dramatically while offering swap—something Porsche doesn’t.

I’ve used the 4-2-4 foldable rear seats. You can drop all, two, or one seat; the centre section folds for long items. It’s more flexible than a simple 60/40 split. The optional electric tow bar supports 1,400 kg—enough for a small caravan or trailer. Real-world range: 75 kWh around 350–400 km, 100 kWh around 450–500 km. Our NIO electric cars guide covers the full lineup.

📅 Last Updated: March 2026

Quick Specifications

The ET5 Touring uses 75 kWh (456 km WLTP) or 100 kWh (506–560 km WLTP). Power is 360 kW (483 hp); 0–100 km/h in 4.0 seconds. DC charging runs to 140 kW (75 kWh) or 180 kW (100 kWh).

Spec	Details
Body type	Estate/wagon
Seating	5
Battery	75 / 100 kWh
WLTP range	456–560 km
Power	360 kW (483 hp)
Cargo	450 L (seats up) / 1,300 L (folded)
Battery swap	Yes (~3 minutes)
Europe price	€59,500–€68,500

Cargo and Practicality

The 4-2-4 rear seat configuration lets you mix cargo and passengers. Drop all three sections for 1,300 L; drop two for a bike; drop one for skis. Roof rails support 75 kg. The optional tow bar handles 1,400 kg. For comparison, the ET5 sedan has 386 L—the Touring nearly triples that with seats folded.

What Went Wrong—And How I Fixed It

A common assumption: that the Touring sacrifices range for cargo. In practice, the estate body adds minimal drag; range is nearly identical to the sedan. I’d worried about efficiency—unnecessarily. The main trade-off is price: the Touring costs the same as the sedan, so you’re not paying extra for the extra space. If you need an estate, the Touring is the obvious choice; if you don’t, the sedan is slightly sleeker.

ET5 Touring vs Competitors

Against the Tesla Model 3, the Touring offers far more cargo (1,300 L vs 425 L) and battery swap. The Model 3 has better range (602 km) and Supercharger access. Against the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo, the Touring undercuts heavily on price and offers swap; the Taycan brings Porsche cachet and higher performance variants. Against mainstream estates like the MG5, the Touring is premium-priced but delivers premium performance and tech.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much cargo space does the ET5 Touring have?

450 litres with seats up and 1,300 litres with seats folded. The 4-2-4 configuration allows flexible loading—all down, two down, or one down.

Can I tow with the ET5 Touring?

Yes. An optional electric tow bar supports up to 1,400 kg—suitable for trailers, caravans, or bike racks.

What’s the difference between the ET5 and ET5 Touring?

Same powertrain, tech, and pricing. The ET5 is a sedan (386 L boot); the Touring is an estate (450–1,300 L). Choose the Touring for cargo flexibility.

Can the ET5 Touring charge without battery swap?

Yes. It supports CCS DC fast charging (140–180 kW) and 11 kW AC. Swap is optional.

Related Guides

• NIO ET5 Complete Guide
• NIO Electric Cars Europe Guide
• NIO Battery Swap Technology

Official Sources

• NIO Europe
• NIO Global

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Last updated: March 2026. The NIO ET5 Touring is available in Europe (Norway, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark).