How to choose between NIO ES6 and Audi Q5 e-tron?
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Audi Q5 e-tron continues Audi's new e-tron design language, while the NIO ES6's grille design is no longer exaggerated and has been relatively reduced in size. SAIC Audi Q5 e-tron will offer 6-seat and 7-seat layouts, providing rich usage scenarios, whereas NIO ES6 no longer provides a 7-seat layout.
Last year when I changed cars, I repeatedly compared these two models. What attracted me most about the ES6 was its battery swap system - with a swap station near my home, a full charge in just five minutes was incredibly convenient. The Q5 e-tron's more squared-off trunk was practical for me as a dad, allowing me to load the stroller directly without folding it. In terms of driving experience, the NIO had fiercer acceleration, but the Audi's chassis handled speed bumps with more refined vibration damping. I preferred NIO's infotainment system design, though my wife favored Audi's physical buttons. Actually, test driving with the whole family proved most reliable - when I had my parents sit in the back, they said the Q5's seats were more spacious. After six months with the ES6 now, my only regret is not opting for the co-pilot comfort package.