Nio ET7: China's BEST EVER EV!

Our China correspondent, Elliot Richards checks out the long-awaited Nio ET7 - a luxury EV that goes toe-to-toe with a crop of impressive rivals from the likes of Mercedes, BMW and Tesla. With monstrous range, mind-blowing performance, ultra-luxury interior and a cute AI companion to boot, is this the finest Chinese electric car we've ever seen?

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Timestamps:
0:00 German auto exec? Are you hungry?
1:42 Welcome to the success of NIO
2:55 Taking it for a spin
3:27 Sports+ Mode
4:49 Concept to reality
8:13 BIG car, but does it feel like it?
9:38 The back seats
10:52 Slalom - composed or rubbish?
11:30 Wheels of fortune
12:26 Dare to watch Elliot having a massage
13:49 Brutal power or quiet comfort?
15:59 Luxury legacy, are the Germans in trouble?
16:49 Elliots English

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[maxnewts]

This car now proves that people can now not say they dislike a car, just because it’s Chinese. A serious player in the automotive game.

[jdc]

The proportion of this car is spot on, in line with Audi A7, but more rooms inside.

[Francis-ofcw]

This car is a masterpiece in design. They haven't compromised too much in terms of practicality. As a European and a car-enthousiast I would probably choose this over the German legacy. I like that they went minimalistic, but didn't go too far like Tesla. Like some others have said this company might become a case-study in the future as being the first internationally recognized "premium" Chinese brand.

[avatr]

Really love what NIO has done, the interiors are sleek and elegant
What a Beautiful car....

[mgshg]

Fantastic review! I test drove this car today, and o boy, thats quite a car. Planted like an A6, accelerate like a Tesla, smooth like Benz, steers like a BMW. I am German and if they can deliver it for a decent price, it will sell very well back home. There is just no competition for this price and package on the European market. I already ordered one for myself here in Shanghai, a no brainer.

[emptiness]

The Chinese EVs are coming yet it appears like most people in the west are still oblivious about that. We'll see how that goes.

[filipzet]

So much better than EQS and less than half the price. I'm super happy to see a revolution unfold in front of my eyes

[josidasilva]

With the high oil prices, it has never been better for EV sales.

[trevorberridge]

China have been breaking all sorts of barriers in EV development. They have been so progressive in creating new vehicles at every end of the market that I believe they will be the key to a global revolution in EV ownership. Many legacy companies are still making compliance and compromise EVs. Some companies are focussing on particular markets. EV only companies are pushing vehicles in particular consumer slots. But, as a joined up strategy, China is far ahead of everyone as they are tackling every level of EV distribution. They are rolling out public transport vehicles, performance vehicles, cheap vehicles, luxury vehicles, city vehicles, utility vehicles and mostly at prices that can be rivalled by few others - certainly not legacy companies. They also lead on infrastructure. And all this against the background of them also pushing out lots of old tech. Just about anywhere else in the world if you see fossil tech being promoted you'll see renewable tech being hampered. But China on the whole seems to be pressing forward with renewable tech regardless of opposing concerns. Once China start rolling out their product to the West the legacy manufacturers in particular are going to have to up their game or leave the field.

[danield.]

What really worries me is that I get way more often a "want to buy" impulse from watching videos about new Chinese cars than from Western cars.
NIO ET7 is definitely one of those Asian makes I'd like to own.

[iiinfinitefitness]

This car is amazing, can't wait till it's available outside China.

[definited]

Glad to see Chinese car companies finally getting some recognition! Nio is definitely that one Chinese car brand that is considered "premium", their cars (such as the ES8, ES6, EC6) are considered the more expensive ones in the Chinese EV car market.

[mk-mcyx]

This must be made the official video of ET7. Very nicely captured. Thankyou.

[Rickytann]

This Car looks amazing and Beautiful, and so far the reviews have all been good. I hope this sets the Bar so people could also get the ET5!!!

[bubblychoi]

Awesome video! Job well done Nio and Elliot!

[johnnyboyzZ]

I’m impressed with how spacious it is.

[threeshirescyclist]

Hope these get to the UK in the next year or two. Cars look epic.

[eugene]

ET7 and ET5 truly beautiful, hope to see them in more countries outside of China.

[JGSWRPTP]

They’re absolutely smashing it. Gorgeous car. Also, may I say that the presenting has come on leaps and bounds, seamless.

[jayinshanghai]

Excellent video from Fully Charged and great stuff by Elliot. Should have showcased the audio system which is one of NIO ET7 highlights. Basically Dolby Atmos experience in your car.