Facelift (2025)
On 10 May 2025, Nio revealed a refreshed version of the ET5 and ET5T, with deliveries beginning on 27 May. It is based on the NT2.5 platform, and features similar updates to the ES6/EC6 refresh released in the same month.[8]
The exterior features minor changes, with the addition of adaptive driving beam headlights with a rectangular headlight module shape and adjusted daytime running lights, new black accents on the side skirts and diffuser, new 5-spoke 20-inch wheels with aerodynamic inserts, and the addition of two new paint colors: Glow and New Moon Silver.[9]
In the interior, the central infotainment touchscreen has been upgraded to a 15.6-inch AMOLED panel and is now horizontally oriented to improve split-screen functionality, and the existing 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is now complemented by a 50-inch AR-HUD. Additionally, it is now equipped with a digital rearview mirror, and the shifter has been moved to the steering column allowing space for dual 50-watt active-cooled wireless charging pads and redesigned cupholders in the center console. Additionally, the seats have been redesigned with a lower seating position and extended thigh support, with 14-way adjustment with heating, ventilation, and massage functions. along with a new upholstery quilting pattern. It features a 23-speaker 7.1.4 sound system and an auto-dimming panoramic sunroof.[9][10]
The ADAS system has been updated, and now uses a single of Nio's self-developed Shenji NX3091 SoC, which Nio claims performs better than the previous Adam system which consists of four Nvida Orin-X chips with a total of 1016 TOPS. It uses a sensor-suite called Aquila which consists of 29 sensors, including a 300-line equivalent LiDAR unit and 4D mmWave radars. The refreshed ET5 is now equipped with continuous damping control and hydraulic dampers, the suspension and steering has been retuned, and the sound insulation has been improved.[10]
The powertrain remains unchanged, but all models are now equipped with previously missing AC charging capabilities.[11] Sedan models achieve CLTC range estimates of 585, and 550 , for Touring models with the 75, 100, and 150 kWh battery options respectively. Touring models also have a 1400 kg towing capacity.[9]
Update (2026)
The 2026 model year adds the intelligent driving status indicator light to the exterior mirrors and updated Moon 3.0 exterior kit applying a matte black finish to trims and badges. Additionally, Intelligent driving runs on the Cedar S 1.4.6 version. Previous optional features including heated steering wheel, front seat ventilation and massage, rear seat heating, negative ion air purification, Nappa leather seats, and micro-suede headliner are all standard across the range for the 2026 model year. A special Clean Parks Edition was also available for the 2026 model year ET5, ET5T, ES6 and EC6, adding exclusive decals, Easter egg details on accessories, and a new set of 20" wheel.[12]
