NIO ET5 75 kWh EV charger: which one suits you best?
The NIO ET5 75 kWh charges at home on 11 kW alternating current (AC). That decides your choice straight away. A 22 kW charger adds nothing here, because the onboard charger of the ET5 sets the ceiling. The ET5 comes in more than one version, so check the NIO ET5 overview if you are unsure which one you drive. You can also browse every NIO model we cover.
For the NIO ET5 75 kWh we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the NIO ET5 75 kWh
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 75 kWh (about 73.5 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW (three-phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | about 456 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW charger | about 7 hours (from empty to full) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | up to 140 kW (CCS) |
Which EV charger suits the NIO ET5 75 kWh?
The ET5 75 kWh charges at home on 11 kW over a three-phase supply. A three-phase connection carries three live wires instead of one, so it delivers more power at once. A charger that gives 11 kW is therefore exactly what you need. Faster AC charging is not possible with this car.
Only have a single phase? The ET5 still charges at a decent pace. Its onboard charger takes 32 A on one phase, which comes to 7.4 kW. A 7.4 kW EV charger is then the sensible choice. Do note that a MID meter is not available at that power in our range.
Power settled, three features are worth weighing up for a car that charges through the night. The first is a built-in MID meter, a certified kWh meter. It shows you what charging at home costs, apart from the rest of your household use.
Because the meter is certified, that reading counts as proof. That matters as soon as someone else settles the electricity: an employer, a landlord or a housemate. Every EV charger with a MID meter in our range runs at 11 kW or above.
Dynamic load balancing is the second feature. The charger measures how much power your fuse box has left. It then lowers the charging power when the rest of the house needs it. Over a charge of roughly seven hours, our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing keep a breaker from tripping.
App control is the third, and it earns its place on a session that runs overnight. You start, stop and follow the charge from your phone. The EV chargers with an app also let you run the charge during the cheapest hours.
View all 11 kW EV chargers in our range. The ET5 uses a Type 2 connection, like most modern chargers. Car and charger match without an adapter. Our EV home chargers are the place to start if you want the basics without the extras.
How long does the NIO ET5 75 kWh take to charge?
An 11 kW charger fills the battery in about seven hours, from empty to full. The bare sum is 73.5 kWh net divided by 11 kW, plus some time for charging losses. In practice you plug in during the evening. The car is ready in the morning, with no planning on your part.
On the road it goes faster. At a fast charger the ET5 takes up to 140 kW of direct current (DC). That fills most of the battery in half an hour. For daily use at home 11 kW is plenty.
Other versions of the NIO ET5
Wallbox Discounter also has charging advice for the other versions of the NIO ET5:
- NIO ET5 / ET7 100 kWh, with a larger battery and more range
- NIO ET7, the bigger saloon from the same NIO family
Frequently asked questions
Does the NIO ET5 75 kWh need a three-phase connection?
Not strictly, but three phases are the fastest route. They give you the full 11 kW. On a 32 A single-phase supply the ET5 charges at 7.4 kW, which fills the battery in about twelve hours. On a 16 A single phase it drops to 3.7 kW and a full charge takes roughly a day. Your grid operator or a qualified electrician can tell you which supply you have.
Can the NIO ET5 75 kWh charge faster with a 22 kW charger?
No. The onboard charger of the ET5 75 kWh accepts 11 kW AC at most. A 22 kW charger will not speed this car up. It only becomes interesting once you drive a car that does take 22 kW AC.
Why does a MID meter matter for the NIO ET5?
A MID-certified kWh meter records your charging accurately. You see what the car costs you, separately from your household consumption. You also get a reading you can hand over. That helps whenever someone else settles the electricity: an employer, a landlord or a housemate.