Updated NIO ET7 Driven - The Best Executive Saloon Is Now Chinese

[@SHG16]

Best looking interior in the market. Looks so natural and soft to the eye, yet sophisticated and sharp.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

It's a great interior apart from the lack of good side bolsters. So much more premium than any other on the market. They've done their homework and then some.

[@bencoppe2238]

I think, NIO is the new standard for premium Quality EVs

[@EJFJ-Corporation]

Yes, they now hopefully work with Xpeng Motors which will propose their battery swapping solution to their range, and in exchange they will highly improve their NOP+ to match XNGP level and they already improved lot of things in the functionalities in the last month upgrade ... I do not like the screen borders, I do not like the fact that it is so low... I prefer the Xpeng P7+, which is without Head-Up Display, but a much better EJFJ Autonomous Driving solution for now: they should have the same in 6 months, with both fully adaptable interfaces...

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Very much so, and they're pushing further upmarket to make space between this NIO and Onvo, so this really signifies where they're going with the brand and you can feel it.

[@bmw_za]

Was recently in Shanghai and this brand just blew me away!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They're doing some great things. The battery swapping especially.

[@lazziebardakos2956]

I think for 90% of the people who buy any car not just this car, a comfortable ride is much more important than a sporty drive.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Probably true. Not everyone appreciates the extra feel of a BMW or a Polestar so it's wasted on them.

[@barr96]

Car reviewers often don't mention or understand the other benefits of battery swap > Future proofing the car so it can have access to newer battery technology > No worries about expensive bad battery replacements > Grid balancing

[@evkx]

This is not always true. The new battery in ET9 can not be used in ET7.

[@barr96]

@@evkx the ET9 will represent less than 2% of NIO and ONVO sales....

[@InsideChinaAuto]

The one thing I forgot to mention was the fact you can swap battery sizes, and apparently most NIO customers use the smaller battery most of the time then take a bigger one for longer journeys, which is really smart. Does take away from the risk of owning a battery too. Very smart.

[@evkx]

@@InsideChinaAuto here in Norway they got in to some regulatory issues with this. They sold a lot of 100kWh models where they said people could do as you describe, but it ended up that the cars needed to be re-registrated with new specs in the Norwegian Road Authority. So they gave people a limited time period to do that.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@evkx Aha. That kind of mistake is to be expected because the regulations need to catch up to the idea.

[@ahmadahmal2942]

Im sorry to say this but comparing this well made Nio to the German cars with their cheap glossy plasticy interiors that squeaks and rattles like in the E-class, is an insult to the effort that was put in making this lovely Nio ET7. Just watch a channel called: "Build Quality Test" you will know what im talking about

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I'm going to check that out. I used to work at Mercedes and when people came with the old cars they would say how much more poorly made the newer models are. Certainly my 2012 E-Class Coupe felt much better than my 2017 C200. Gloss black plastic sucks. I was very impressed with this NIO, they're going more upmarket and it shows.

[@Haniyehhhh]

As an introvert and someone who likes convenience, this is the only car I'd go for. Who the hell wants to get out of their car in the cold and mess around with wires to charge their car like some peasant or wait around while some idiot uses a charging point as a parking spot when you can sit in your nice warm car while a machine automatically swaps your battery in under 5 minutes.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

It is a marvellous system. I never really saw the full benefit until I realised "crap I'm filming and didn't charge the car". It looks like a gimmick when you watch from the outside but having it is a different story.

[@itsmrtaitai]

Increasing quality of video production is nice to see! Another good video!!!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Glad you think so. Thank you.

[@energiam880]

Always a pleasure to see another Brit enjoying life in China :) The Et7 is a nice car, but I wish Nio had stopped making all their interiors (ET5 to Es8) look/feel the same. But they are supremely comfortable and relaxing.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I totally agree. They're attractive cars but they are too similar for my liking, also outside. I'd like to see a little more design flair and differentiation from them. Whereabouts are you living?

[@NorwayBEV]

Interesting and thorough test. Really appreciate it 👏 No wonder you experience it as an extremely fast "sub four" car: Several tests have shown that it does 0-100 in 3.5 seconds (NIO's 0-100 figures are always conservative, for some reason). Cool to hear your experience with battery swap/PSS too 💡 Here in Norway, approx. 90% of NIO customers opt for battery rental/swap. Everyone who has tried it, loves it ⚡️🏁 Those who never experienced it, are skeptical 😂

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Glad you enjoyed it. I did feel that maybe they underestimate their numbers, that seems to be a German trait they've copied, rather than doing stupid numbers and having a one foot rollout (you know who I mean). Battery swap is very convenient. Expensive, but convenient, and as you said, you don't really realise just how convenient until you try it.

[@NorwayBEV]

Yeah, can't answer for other markets, and it might seem expensive or unconventional on paper (BaaS), but if you do the math, and appreciate its advantages, it's a steel here in Norway, IMO. Unfortunately, our journalists won't portray it that way, and they don't highlight any advantages. As an example, I pay approximately 0.60-0.65% of the total batteri cost (vs if it were purchased), net per month. That's net 1200-1300 NOK per month, vs a purchasing price of approximately 200.000 NOK (100 kWh, with two swaps and 200 kW included per month).

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@NorwayBEV Out of interest, how many swaps do you need/could you use based on your usage per month?

[@NorwayBEV]

​It varies, obviously, but we're normally at one to five swaps per month, but our average is 2.5-3.0 swaps. Like most EV owners in this country, I charge at home during night time (typically once a week), and we exclusively swap during business trips and road trips, which saves us alot of time and money. This is our sixth EV, and it feels like we would never purchase a non-swapable car again (our second EV at the moment, a compact SUV, is a traditional EV, but we look forward to "swap" that one into a Firefly, if/when it arrives in 🇧🇻)

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@NorwayBEV That's cool. I was just curious as I had the car for 4 days and used it twice, but that's because it's not mine and I don't have a charger. How much are the swaps you do over your allowance?

[@niklaswejedal463]

I had the chance to test drive the ET7 back when it was first released in the EU and naturally compared it to the Tesla Model S, which was pretty much the only competitor on sale then. I felt it was in many ways similar to the Tesla, only infinitely better in every imaginable way, not least the fit and finish, design, interior space and perceived quality. I also found it surprisingly much more fun to drive then the frankly somewhat boring Model S - to this day still one of the more enjoyable EVs I have driven! Since then I have also tested the Zeekr 001, the X-Peng P7 and the Mercedes EQS and EQS AMG - all of them miles ahead of Tesla, but only the Chinese came close to Nio. Strangely, the ET7 is still uncommon here in Sweden (would be a great taxi if nothing else), but you do see the bigger Nio SUVs now and then.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They're really lovely cars and they seem to understand what luxury means. They'll get more popular in Europe but it'll take longer for premium brands because it's a big jump for most to be told that Chinese car makers can do luxury when your whole life you've been conditioned to think it's a German-only sport. People need convicing.

[@jansenwilder1335]

A fight against Geely Galaxy E8, Byd Han, Xpeng P7i, Zeekr 007.. nice options for buyers.

[@harmhoeks5996]

Europe still waiting for its electric delivery van 🚚

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@harmhoeks5996 NIO are planning an electric delivery van?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@jansenwilder1335 It's quite a line-up.

[@fakamada]

I don't think this car fights against any of them. It is ET5 you are talking about.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@fakamada Closest of those is Han I think. The E8 does size wise but not on the stature of the car.

[@mysandwichlife]

Nio is a no-brainer long-term hold. First you build the battery swap infrastructure then you sell the cars. There's no point in having a battery swap car if you have to drive 100 Mi to get the battery swap. But now they've got swap stations everywhere. So now it's when you pump out the cars.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They've got a solid strategy they're sticking to and honestly the swap is very convenient for the most part. It compromises charging speeds a bit for when you need that but you'll likely not buy one if you don't live near a swap.

[@nicholasriley3569]

Just as a superficial comment without having sat in one, I wouldn't necessarily say the interior screams premium but the exterior styling from my perspective looks great. Would be interesting to drive one!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I'm going to guess you're in the UK so you should get chance fairly soon I think, likely next year. You can let me know how you think of the interior then. 😁

[@nicholasriley3569]

@@InsideChinaAuto OK will do (your guess was correct). Thx for all the interesting videos from China.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@nicholasriley3569 No problem at all mate.

[@thtupid]

Oh nice! It's RWD biased now! But aren't all wood "renewable"? Quality content as always!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I'm not 100% certain what Karuun is, I think it's formed of kind of wood waste maybe, so rather than cutting down a tree just for this, they use offcuts, but I'm not certain, that's my guess.

[@miskomarkovic3446]

Thank you

[@InsideChinaAuto]

You're welcome.

[@stjonathanchidi]

Woww😲

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Fantastic car this one.

[@cavavision5547]

Is there any way to conceal or integrate the ladar sensors in the car profile, so it doesn't look as a blank taxi moniker? That would go a long way making this and other Chinese cars look better.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

There must be, but then you end up with what I'm going to imagine as a 'beluga panel', like a big forehead on the car, or you get a letterbox windscreen. They want the best possible view for the lidar it seems so unfortunately that's where it gets it.

[@evkx]

Audi puts the Lidar at the front, but it is more prone to be damaged then. (search 2019 e-tron lidar)

[@Ballin10X]

NIO to the moon!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Could take some time but no reason why they can't

[@use-oc4mj6n]

Great review, this is more of a S Class rival rather than a E Class

[@InsideChinaAuto]

It certainly feels that way. A very lovely car.

[@MichelHenriTonneau]

Very interesting vehicle. Honestly. Will see cost here in Europe but remain certain it will be affordable despite the taxes.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Sure. Will be interesting to see if it gets a price hike or not after the updates and the additional tariffs.

[@johnharris4600]

Hi Mark I really love Nio cars, this is probably a bit too big for my needs, hopefully they'll do a similar refresh to the ET 5 an ET5 Touring, and I just adore Nomi it's so cute I love it,. Hey Mark tell me when the next big Auto show is coming up in China is there one more for the year?. Johnny

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Hey John. How you doing? Let's see about the ET5. I wouldn't be surprised to see updates come in at some point as they move everything a bit further upmarket, let's see. One more big show coming in November in Guangzhou. Some big launches in expect so I'm looking forward to it.

[@johnharris4600]

​@@InsideChinaAutoWow , you don't know how much I love to come and see that my goodness, hopefully I can catch one of the big shows next year, you're so lucky I love electric vehicles just overhearing Oz it's a real backwater here, you've basically got to have a Tesla or you're literally stranded out in the cold almost, the infrastructure is terrible . John

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@johnharris4600 It'll get better in time. I hear you can do a circle of the entire country now with chargers, but obviously not much in the middle.

[@DidlDadl]

A pity that this updated ET7 will not come to Europe 🫤

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I think it will at some point, though I'm not sure exactly when it starts.

[@etbadaboum]

No company name on the audio system, is it made in-house?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I believe it is. Certainly not a branded system.

[@Roman-re1yg]

NIO 🚀😍

[@InsideChinaAuto]

They're on an upward trajectory

[@kafakir]

Nio is the bitcoin equivalent 😁😁 my opinion. The issue is the western markets are manipulated too much

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Western markets are very much manipulated, often by the politicians who own the stock and know the good and bad things headed their way. The Chinese market is more about investing in companies that can make the country better as a whole, not for obscene profits.

[@Tiper23]

ET5t has the same glassroof

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I don't think it's quite the same.

[@Tiper23]

@@InsideChinaAuto it is

[@GTI_CHHA]

Thorough and informative review. Xie xie!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

You're very welcome.

[@Itsblarezs13]

Surely way more advanced and comfort than a Tesla

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Oh that's not even up for debate. They should barely be in the same sentence.

[@NiejakiDD]

Great looking EV, though saloon are unpractical, of low height (not comfortable for journey) and expensive. They are only for the executives/ directors. This one has one big advantage though - a killer feature, indeed - swap battery option.👍 I prefer small /middle suv or hatchbacks like Onvo L60, Nio EL7 or Tesla Y - designed for family, practical, comfortable seating position, great luggage space.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Yeah, this also doesn't have folding rear seats, but honestly the rear seats are excellent with 14-way adjustability. I prefer saloons to SUVs myself.

[@jeffsanchez2357]

Those cars are clean. Nio would be my only choice for EV's

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Very clean designs, though all a bit too similar for my liking. I want more variation in design, inside and outside.

[@larrycheesengchung8155]

Really wanted the EV in US soon.! We can’t find such a great car here😂

[@shyreh1714]

You can blame Biden for 💯 tariffs on Chinese EVs

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Yeah, it's a big shame. You guys are being prevented from having nice stuff.

[@use-oc4mj6n]

The US should be encouraging Chinese firms to build factories for car production in the US. Local built for export and creating local jobs. It's history just repeating itself when the US tried to keep out Japanese automakers 😂

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Couldn't agree more. Bring them in on your terms rather than shut them out and end up miles behind in your own development. That's what China did and it has benefitted them no end.

[@davide9849]

👌🏽🔥

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Great car this. Such an improvement.

[@harmhoeks5996]

Please, please, we in Europe are desperate for an affordable electric delivery van 🚚 Also please do V2G so we can make money when not in use. ⚡

[@namename1]

Yea your country makes ads on china vehicles instead of own country brands and they told we will save our economic crisis vote for us

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Farizon SuperVAN incoming. (Check out our videos of it)

[@lazziebardakos2956]

Zeekr need to bring out a sedan this size

[@jansenwilder1335]

The 007 can match this size.

[@lazziebardakos2956]

@@jansenwilder1335 the 007 is a lot smaller length wise

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Indeed, Zeekr needs a 008 maybe to go after this, since 009 is taken.

[@Muricans1776]

Why are we seeing Kamala ask for a donation? Came to watch a Nio segment.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I don't choose the ads, they're based on your algorithm. Awkward.

[@vitoponzio2234]

Looks like a Porsche Panamera.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

How?

[@vitoponzio2234]

@@InsideChinaAuto When I see a side view of the car, especially the haunches over the tires, it just reminds me of the Panamera. Obviously the front & back of the car do not.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@vitoponzio2234 Haunches are very much a Porsche thing, good ones at least.

[@canismajoris3910]

First!

[@InsideChinaAuto]

That's where I'd put it in many areas.

[@chessnut4886]

Die Reichweite genügt mir nicht. Ich muss wenigstens 650 km fahren können ohne Nachzuladen. Vorher denke ich nicht mal über ein Langstrecken- EV nach. In der Stadt fahre ich seit Jahren elektrisch. Da reicht ein Smart. Aber für lange Strecken ...?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Ask yourself why you need that though. Do you not want the hassle of charging? Is a 3-minute autonomous battery swap not enough? You don't even need to be in the car, you can go for a whizz, buy a drink, and it'll park in a space after it's done. At 100kph, 650km is 6.5 hours. Most won't do that in one go without a stop and less than 5 minutes is all it takes to swap in a fully charged, fresh unit.

[@chessnut4886]

@@InsideChinaAuto Apart from the thin network for exchangeable batteries in Germany, the exchange is only available to battery renters (as far as I know). Renting a battery costs many times more than the fuel I use for my car each month. As I've already mentioned, I drive my electric Smart in the city almost all the time. For long distances, I use my petrol car. So it can happen that I don't use the car for two months. But I would still incur high rental costs for the battery. However, if there was a battery with the range I specified, I could charge the car at home with solar power, drive to my destination and then charge it again with normal household electricity. I would buy such a car, battery included. Cheap and comfortable.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@chessnut4886 Love that you have an electric smart. I'm personally hankering after a smart right now. Always loved them and used them a lot with car2go when I lived in Stuttgart. But I get your point about the battery rental, they are expensive, but then you save on the cost of the battery in the first place at least, but yes, based on your usage habits it doesn't work for you. The downside of the battery swap is they have fairly slow charging compared to other brands like Zeekr, but if the infrastructure isn't there for super fast charging it's a moot point, they're just not future-proofed.

[@LawpickingLocksmith]

But an Aston Martin has part of P Charles soul in it?

[@InsideChinaAuto]

Who the hell is P Charles?

[@LawpickingLocksmith]

@@InsideChinaAuto Good question: He has a lonely brother that just paid 15 millions to a fake Epstein "victim" so his relevance is pretty well obsolete.

[@AlbertKel]

Nobody will buy a 5 year old car where you need to pay the same high battery rent as when the car was new. Second hand prices will take a massive hit.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

You can buy one if you like, but by that time you'll pay more to fill up your second hand petrol car than you will to rent your battery. Petrol cars don't fill themselves up you know.

[@AlbertKel]

@ objectively you are correct. Human psychology works differently. An old car with a high constant loan cost that never goes away don’t resonate.

[@spirokaci]

it doesn't look like something special. It looks like a car that has been around for 2-3 decades.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I'm curious for you to elaborate your thoughts a little.

[@kirakira1981]

opinions are like assholes

[@spirokaci]

it doesn't have that "X" factor to claim "best" executive saloon aut there. It looks like Camry mixed with a little bit of BMW and Mercedes and propabilly some Aston Martin​@@InsideChinaAuto

[@SHG16]

This is meant for past Audi-Benz-BMW buyers. They want classy, solid, euro-style minimalist design. It's not meant to be a 2 million USD spaceship, but a premium model that will sell 5-10% of all Nio line models. For each 20K sales they sell 1000-1500 like this. Plus - go study fluid mechanics and car design, then come up with an exec EV that does COD 0.208. Not every car is supposed to look like a Huracan or Gemera. And you can't create solid brand growth with extreme and futuristic designs. Anyway I saw and sat in one, an ET7, and it looks way better in reality than in any video.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

@@spirokaci But looks aren't what make a great executive car are they? You really think an E-Class or those fugly Beemers with the twin-anus face have X-factor?

[@znzbest2004]

Have one for 2yrs , very good car for daily commuting.

[@InsideChinaAuto]

I can imagine.