NIO ET5 vs Tesla Model 3
Side-by-side specification comparison of China export vehicles — powertrain, range, power, body and more.
NIO ET5 (2025) is a passenger battery-electric vehicle with 1000 km range and 358 kW. Tesla Model 3 (2025) is a passenger battery-electric vehicle with 513 km range and 208 kW. Both are exported from China through AutoGlobalAI with FOB pricing unlocked after free registration.
Tesla Model 3
View detail →Price comparison
The Tesla Model 3 is priced from $42,000 versus NIO ET5 from $42,500 — a 1% saving before freight and duty. Chinese export pricing applies at FOB level; international reference prices are indicative market starting prices.
International reference prices are indicative market starting prices (US/regional), not AutoGlobalAI quotes. Chinese prices are FOB from China ports.
Key differences
- Range: the NIO ET5 leads with 1000 km vs 513 km (CLTC).
- Power: the NIO ET5 delivers 358 kW vs 208 kW peak.
Specifications compared
| NIO ET5 | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | passenger | passenger |
| Powertrain | BEV | BEV |
| Battery (kWh) | 100 | - |
| Range (km) | 1000 | 513 |
| Peak power (kW) | 358 | 208 |
| Seats | 5 | - |
FAQ
Which is better, NIO ET5 or Tesla Model 3?
Both are export-ready vehicles from China; the right choice depends on powertrain preference, range and budget. NIO ET5 (2025) is a passenger battery-electric vehicle with 1000 km range and 358 kW. Tesla Model 3 (2025) is a passenger battery-electric vehicle with 513 km range and 208 kW. Both are exported from China through AutoGlobalAI with FOB pricing unlocked after free registration.
What do NIO ET5 and Tesla Model 3 cost?
FOB prices are per-vehicle and confirmed after live supply check. Register free to unlock real FOB pricing, or submit an inquiry for a full landed-cost quote to your destination.
Can I import NIO ET5 and Tesla Model 3 to my country?
Yes — both are exported from China through AutoGlobalAI with landed-cost estimates per destination (duty, VAT, freight, certification). Forbidden markets (BR/PH/MX) are not quoted.