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{{Use British English|date=August 2024}}
{{short description|Chinese electric sedan}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Nio ET7
| image = NIO ET7 1X7A6679 (cropped).jpg
| manufacturer = [[Nio Inc.|Nio]]
| aka = Nio ET
| production = March 2022 – present
| model_years = 2022–present
| assembly = China: [[Hefei]], Anhui
| class = [[Full-size luxury car]] ([[F-segment|F]])
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| related =
| layout = [[Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive]]
| motor = {{unbulleted list |''TZ180S001'' [[Permanent magnet synchronous motor|permanent magnet AC motor]] (front) |''YS300S001'' [[Induction motor|induction AC motor]] (rear)}}
| powerout = {{convert|480|kW|PS hp|1|abbr=on}}
| battery = {{unbulleted list
|75 kWh [[Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery|LFP]]
|100 kWh LFP
|150 kWh [[Semi-solid flow battery|semi-solid state]] LFP
}}
| transmission = Single-speed gear reduction
| electric_range = {{convert|550|-|1050|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} (CLTC)
<br/>{{convert|445|-|580|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} (WLTP)
| wheelbase = {{convert|3060|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|5101|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1987|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1505|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2349|-|2379|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| designer = Jeasoo Kim
| factory = Hefei Xinqiao Industrial Park
}}
The '''Nio ET7''' is a [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] [[full-size luxury car|full-size luxury]] [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] produced by Chinese [[electric car]] company [[Nio Inc.|Nio]]. The ET7 is the first Nio vehicle to come equipped with LiDAR, and is currently serving as Nio's flagship model before the ET9 begins deliveries in early 2025.
==Overview==
=== Nio ET Preview concept ===
The Nio ET Preview concept electric sedan was revealed at [[Auto Shanghai]] in April 2019. It exhibited Nio's upcoming ET series of sedans, and more specifically, the ET7.<ref>{{cite web |date=16 April 2019 |title=Nio previews its first sedan with the ET Preview concept |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122446_nio-previews-its-first-sedan-with-et-preview-concept |accessdate=9 January 2021 |work=MotorAuthority.com}}</ref> It is equipped with a Level 4 autonomous driving system, and is compatible with Nio Power charging solutions, including battery swap stations, mobile charging vans, and charging station network.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-16 |title=Nio previews its first sedan with ET Preview concept |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122446_nio-previews-its-first-sedan-with-et-preview-concept |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=Motor Authority |language=en}}</ref> It is equipped with dual-motor all-wheel drive and has a driving range of over {{Convert|250|mi|km|order=flip}}. The production ET7 retains many of the design cues and overall shape featured in the concept.
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File:NIO ET Preview Concept 001.jpg|Nio ET Preview concept, front
File:NIO ET Preview Concept 003.jpg|Nio ET Preview concept, side
File:NIO ET Preview Concept 005.jpg|Nio ET Preview concept, rear
</gallery>
=== Production model ===
[[File:NIO ET7 1X7A6682.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view]]
[[File:NIO ET7 1X7A6677.jpg|thumb|left|Interior]]
The [[Nio Inc.|Nio]] ET7 was unveiled in China on 9 January 2021 at the 'Nio Day' event in [[Chengdu]], retaining many design cues of the 2019 Nio ET Preview concept car. It went on sale on March 28, 2022 in China, and it serves as a direct competitor to the [[Tesla Model S]] sedan in that market.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIO Starts Delivery of the ET7 |url=https://www.nio.com/news/nio-starts-delivery-et7 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=www.nio.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | date = 9 January 2021 | url = https://www.carscoops.com/2021/01/nio-unveils-its-first-electric-sedan-the-et7/ | title = NIO Unveils Its First Electric Sedan, The ET7 | work = CarScoops.com | accessdate = 9 January 2021}}</ref> In late 2021, Nio announced by Nio that ET7 will be sold in Germany in late 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-10|title=Nio launches European debut of the ET7|url=https://www.electrive.com/2021/09/10/nio-launches-european-debut-of-the-et7/|access-date=2022-02-10|website=electrive.com|language=en-US}}</ref> The first European deliveries of the ET7 occurred in October 2022 in Germany and the Netherlands, with units for Denmark and Sweden arriving in November. It is produced under a contract manufacturing agreement with [[JAC Motors]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Feijter |first=Tycho de |date=2021-09-09 |title=Production Version NIO ET7 Electric Sedan Unveiled In China |url=https://carnewschina.com/2021/09/09/production-version-nio-et7-electric-sedan-unveiled-in-china/ |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref> On the 26th April 2022, Nio's 200,000th car was produced and it was an ET7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=200,000th NIO Vehicle Rolled Off the Production Line |url=https://www.nio.com/news/200000th-nio-vehicle-rolled-production-line |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=www.nio.com |language=en}}</ref>
The interior of the ET7 features the NOMI [[Animatronics|animatronic]] [[AI assistant]] mounted on top of the dashboard, a {{cvt|10.2|in|mm|disp=flip}} [[electronic instrument cluster]] display, a {{cvt|12.8|in|mm|disp=flip}} centre [[touchscreen]] infotainment system, and a 23-speaker [[Vehicle audio|audio system]] with a 1000-watt output. The ET7 comes with third-generation [[Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm® Snapdragon]]™ Automotive Cockpit Platform for in-car mobile connectivity and communication including [[5G]], [[Near-field communication|NFC]] and Bluetooth 5.2. The ET7 will be first production car to feature Karuun, a sustainable rattan material. The ET7 also features 256 colour interior ambient lighting, soft close doors with frameless windows, and intelligent fragrance system.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NIO ET7: Our electric sedan with a range of up to 1000 km|url=https://www.nio.com/et7|access-date=2022-02-10|website=www.nio.com}}</ref>
=== 2024 refresh ===
On April 16, 2024, pre-orders opened for the 2024 ET7 with a deposit of {{Currency|5000|rmb}} (approximately {{Currency|690|usd}}).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2024-04-16 |title=2024 Nio ET7 opened for orders and will start deliveries in China on April 30 |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/04/16/2024-nio-et7-opened-for-orders-and-will-start-deliveries-in-china-on-april-30/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref> On April 25, the refreshed Nio ET7 was officially launched at the 2024 [[Auto China|Beijing International Automobile Exhibition]], with deliveries beginning on April 30. Pricing remained similar to previous years in spite of increased competition and a pricing war in the industry; models equipped with the 100{{Nbsp}}kWh battery saw a {{Currency|10000|rmb}} (approximately {{Currency|1400|usd}}) price increase.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jin |first=Qian |date=2024-02-22 |title=Nio ignores the price war: Facelifted 2024 models open pre-orders with unchanged price |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/02/22/nios-seven-models-open-pre-orders-for-the-2024-facelift-upgraded-to-snapdragon-8295-chip/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Exterior changes are minimal, with a new silver paint color and new 21-inch wheel options and all dimensions remaining the same. Most changes were made to the interior, especially in the second row where the new ET7 now uses aviation-style executive seats based on Nio’s self-developed seat frame. They feature a total of 14-way electric adjustment including headrest, front and rear movement, backrest angle, seat cushion angle and other adjustments.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2024款ET7行政版北京车展正式上市|url=http://www.nio.cn/news/20240425001|access-date=2024-06-19|website=www.nio.cn}}</ref> There are also two 14.5-inch 3K OLED entertainment displays mounted to the front seatbacks for use by rear passengers. A new sound system has a peak power of 2230{{Nbsp}}W, and there are more soft touch materials throughout the cabin.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2024-04-16 |title=2024 Nio ET7 opened for orders and will start deliveries in China on April 30 |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/04/16/2024-nio-et7-opened-for-orders-and-will-start-deliveries-in-china-on-april-30/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
The ET7's computing systems have also been upgraded, with it now consisting of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 SoC accompanied with four Nvidia Orin X chips, called ''ADAM''. Nio claims a twofold increase in CPU performance, triple GPU performance, and eight times increase in [[Neural processing unit|NPU]] performance. The NOMI AI assistant has been updated to use [[Generative pre-trained transformer|GPT]] models that are run locally, without the need for an internet connection, increasing data privacy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jin |first=Qian |date=2024-02-22 |title=Nio ignores the price war: Facelifted 2024 models open pre-orders with unchanged price |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/02/22/nios-seven-models-open-pre-orders-for-the-2024-facelift-upgraded-to-snapdragon-8295-chip/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
The powertrain remains unchanged, with the option of 75, 100 or 150{{Nbsp}}kWh LFP batteries, with the latter featuring a semi-solid state electrolyte and is only available in the battery as a service (BaaS) subscription model; power output remains at {{cvt|644|hp|kW PS|0|order=flip}}.
== Specifications ==
In every configuration, the ET7 has electric motors on each axle in a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. The front axle is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous AC motor making {{Convert|180.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|350.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of torque. The rear is powered by an induction AC motor which produces {{Convert|300.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|500.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of torque. The combined output is {{Convert|480.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|850.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of torque. The {{convert|0|to|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} acceleration time is 3.8 seconds, the top speed is {{convert|200.|km/h|mph}}, the braking distance from {{convert|100|to|0|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} is {{convert|33.5|m|ft|1|abbr=on}}, and the drag coefficient is 0.208.<ref>{{cite web |date=9 January 2021 |title=NIO Reveals Stunning ET7 Flagship Sedan |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8XsiNYtK8Q |accessdate=2 October 2021 |work=Youtube}}</ref> The 75{{Nbsp}}kWh model's weight starts at {{Convert|2359|kg|lb}}, and all models have a 49.5:50.5 weight distribution and a gross vehicle weight rating of {{Convert|2900.|kg|lb}}.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Motor specifications
! rowspan="2" |
! rowspan="2" |Motor type
! colspan="2" |Power
! colspan="2" |Torque
|-
!Peak
!Sustained
!Peak
!Sustained
|-
|Front
|''TZ180S001'' Permanent magnet synchronous AC
|{{Convert|180.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|70.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|350.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|150.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}}
|-
|Rear
|''YS300S001'' Three-phase induction AC
|{{Convert|300.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|60.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|500.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|120.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}}
|-
|Total
|{{En dash}}
|{{Convert|480.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|130.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|850.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|270.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}}
|}
=== Battery packs ===
The Nio ET7 is sold with two purchasable battery options, a standard range pack and long range pack. Initially, the standard range pack was to be a 70{{Nbsp}}kWh NMC battery produced by CATL, with {{convert|500.|km|mi||||abbr=on}} of CLTC range. Later, it was replaced by a new 75{{Nbsp}}kWh LFP-NMC dual chemistry battery with peak range of {{convert|550.|km|mi||||abbr=on}} revealed before ET7 production began. It consists of an undisclosed ratio of serially connected LFP and NMC battery cells assembled in a cell-to-pack format and a special pack management system, and it allows for a blend of each chemistries advantages: the higher energy density, better cold weather charging, and accurate state-of-charge readings from NMC cells, and the lower costs, lower wear, and improved safety from LFP cells. For the 2024 facelift, the standard range battery was once again changed, this time to a fully LFP cell-to-pack battery pack which also features an increased peak DC fast charging rate of 170{{Nbsp}}kW compared to the previous pack's 140{{Nbsp}}kW rate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIO Launches Hybrid-Cell (NCM/LFP) Battery Pack (CTP Type) |url=https://insideevs.com/news/535096/nio-hybrid-cell-battery-ncmlfp/ |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NIO Switches Its Standard 75-kWh Battery From Hybrid-Cell LFP/NCM To All-LFP |url=https://insideevs.com/news/712821/nio-standard-75kwh-battery-lfp/ |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}}</ref>
The long range battery is a 100{{Nbsp}}kWh NMC pack sourced from either CATL or CALB, with a cell-to-pack design and allows for up to {{convert|705|km|mi|0|abbr=}} of range.
In mid-2024, a 150{{Nbsp}}kWh semi-solid state NMC battery was introduced, allowing for an NEDC range of {{convert|1050.|km|mi|0|abbr=}}. It is the first ever mass produced automotive traction battery to use semi-solid state electrolyte technology, and is supplied by [[WeLion]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2023-07-07 |title=Nio's user manuals now include 150-kWh battery as delivery nears |url=https://cnevpost.com/2023/07/07/nio-user-manuals-include-150-kwh-battery/ |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}</ref> The semi-solid state technology allows it to have a 50% higher capacity with only a {{Convert|20|kg|lb}} weight increase over the {{Convert|555|kg|lb|abbr=unit}} 100{{Nbsp}}kWh pack, while maintaining the same size. It is initially available only as a short-term rental from a battery swap station, but it is planned to be available for purchase later. At the announcement in February 2024, Nio said that each pack costs the company as much as an entire ET5 at launch, which has a starting price of {{Currency|328000|rmb}}, or {{Currency|258000|rmb}} (approximately {{Currency|48000|usd}}, or {{Currency|38000|usd}}) with a battery subscription.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2024-05-31 |title=Nio to start formal operations of 150-kWh ultra-long-range battery pack on Jun 1 |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/05/31/nio-to-start-formal-operations-150-kwh-pack-jun-1/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2023-02-12 |title=Nio's 150-kWh battery pack costs as much as an ET5, president says |url=https://cnevpost.com/2023/02/12/nio-150-kwh-pack-costs-as-much-as-an-et5-says-qin-lihong/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2023 |title=The Battery Series: Nio has a comprehensive plan for 2024 and onwards |url=https://www.globalfleet.com/en/manufacturers/global/analysis/battery-series-nio-has-comprehensive-plan-2024-and-onwards?t%5B0%5D=Battery%20Technology&curl=1 |access-date=November 8, 2024 |website=Global Fleet}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+Battery specifications
!Battery
!Voltage
!Pack weight
!Range (CLTC)
!Range (WLTP)
!Peak charge rate
!10-80% charge time
|-
|70 kWh [[NMC battery|NMC]] [[CATL]]
|350{{Nbsp}}V
|{{Convert|525|kg|lb|abbr=unit}}525
|{{Convert|500.|km|mi|abbr=unit}}
|{{En dash}}
|90kw
|{{En dash}}
|-
|75{{Nbsp}}kWh [[LFP battery|LFP]]-NMC hybrid CATL
|386{{Nbsp}}V
| rowspan="2" |{{Convert|535|kg|lb|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|550.|km|mi|abbr=unit}}
| rowspan="2" |{{Convert|445|km|mi|abbr=unit}}
|140kw
|30min
|-
|75{{Nbsp}}kWh [[LFP battery|LFP]] [[CATL]]
|367{{Nbsp}}V
|{{Convert|535.|km|mi|abbr=unit}}
|170kw
|27min
|-
|100{{Nbsp}}kWh NMC CATL/[[CALB]]
|358{{Nbsp}}V
|{{Convert|555|kg|lb|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|705|km|mi|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|580.|km|mi|abbr=unit}}
|127kw
|40min
|-
|150{{Nbsp}}kWh NMC [[WeLion]]
|337{{Nbsp}}V
|{{Convert|575|kg|lb|abbr=unit}}
|{{Convert|1050.|km|mi|abbr=unit}}
|{{En dash}}
|{{En dash}}
|{{En dash}}
|}
== Autonomous driving system ==
The [[autonomous driving]] system in the Nio ET7 is called ''Aquila'', which uses 33 sensors, including seven 8 MP high-definition cameras, four 3 MP light-sensitive surround-view cameras, a high-resolution [[Lidar|LIDAR]] with a {{convert|500|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} range, 5 [[millimeter-wave]] radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 2 high-precision positioning units. The ''Aquila'' autonomous driving system generates 8 gigabytes of data per second which is analysed by an onboard computer called ''Adam''.<ref>{{cite web | date = 9 January 2021 | url = https://www.facebook.com/carnewschina/posts/3957803594252306?__tn__=-R | title = NIO et7 unveiled in China | work = CarNewsChina.com | accessdate = 9 January 2021}}</ref>
== Aerodynamics ==
The [[Automobile drag coefficient|aerodynamics]] of the Nio ET7 was one of the primary focus areas during the development of the vehicle. Extreme work and effort was dedicated to making sure that the car achieved an extremely low aerodynamics drag coefficient in order to enhance the vehicle's driving range and performance. On September 20, 2021<ref>{{Citation|title=NIO ET7 Has 0.208 Drag Coefficient| date=24 September 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3vsuUbH0-c|language=en|access-date=2022-01-27}}</ref> the Nio ET7 was tested at [http://www.caeri.com.cn/?lang=en#/index/index/ CAERI]  [[Wind tunnel]] Testing Centre in [[Chongqing]], China and achieved a certified [[Automobile drag coefficient|drag coefficient]] of 0.208.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NIO ET7 Achieves 0.208 Drag Coefficient|url=https://insideevs.com/news/535590/nio-et7-0208-drag-coefficient/|access-date=2022-01-27|website=InsideEVs|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=NIO ET7 Certified Drag Coefficient of 0.208| date=21 January 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JFsU99bukQ|language=en|access-date=2022-01-27}}</ref>
== Awards ==
In 2022, the ET7 received the [[Das Goldene Lenkrad|Golden Steering Wheel]] award in the Medium and Upper Class category.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Dong Yi |date=2022-11-10 |title=NIO ET7 Sedan Won Golden Steering Wheel 2022 Award In Germany |url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/11/10/nio-et7-sedan-won-golden-steering-wheel-2022-award-in-germany/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref> It was given the Car of the Year 2022 award by the Swedish magazine ''[[Auto Motor und Sport|auto motor und sport]] Sverige'', and also won in the luxury class.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Opletal |first=Jiri |date=2022-12-16 |title=Nio ET7 wins Car of the Year in Sweden |url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/12/16/nio-et7-wins-car-of-the-year-in-sweden/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref> A 2023 75{{Nbsp}}kWh model received a 'B' rating from the China Consumer Research and Testing Center.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Opletal |first=Jiri |date=2023-01-18 |title=Nio ET7 received a B rating from China Consumer Research and Testing Center |url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/01/18/nio-et7-received-a-b-rating-from-china-consumer-research-and-testing-center/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Safety ==
{{Euro NCAP|year=2022|overall_stars=5|adult_points=34.8|adult_percent=91|child_points=43|child_percent=87|pedestrian_points=39.5|pedestrian_percent=73|safety_percent=95|safety_points=15.2|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/nio/et7/47752|description=Nio ET7 (LHD)}}
==References==
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==External links==
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