Nio EC6 explained

Nio EC6
Manufacturer:Nio
Production:2020–present
Class:Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door Coupe SUV

The Nio EC6 is a battery-powered mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese electric car company Nio. It was announced in 2019 and has been on sale since 2020.__TOC__

First generation (2020-2023)

First generation
Production:2020–2023
Class:Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door Coupe SUV
Related:Nio ES6
Layout:Dual motor 4WD
Motor:AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor
Transmission:1-speed direct-drive reduction
Electric Range:615km (NEDC)
Wheelbase:29001NaN1
Length:48501NaN1
Width:19651NaN1
Height:17581NaN1

The EC6 is a 5-door, 5-seater crossover SUV with a sporting roofline. It is a "crossover coupe" counterpart to the more boxy ES6. The car is offered with an option for a 100-kWh battery, available for all current Nio models.[1] [2] [3] The EC6 is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, which is swappable, just like the Nio ES8.[4]

Since February 2020, the manufacturer has sold the EC6 in mainland China.[5]

Specifications

The entry version generates, translating into a 0–100km/h time of 5.4 seconds. This version uses permanent magnet motors in both the front and the rear.

The high-end version generates, translating into a 0–100km/h time of 4.5 seconds. This version uses a 160kW permanent magnet motor in the front and a 240kW induction motor in the rear.[6] [7]

The EC6 is available with two lithium-ion battery pack options: 70 kWh or 100 kWh. The latter offers a range of 615km NEDC.

Nio claims that the car comes with the largest panoramic sunroof "in its class". The car features active air suspension, NOMI AI personal assistant, Nappa leather and intelligent fragrance system.[8]

Second generation (2023)

Second generation
Production:2023–present
Class:Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door Coupe SUV
Related:Nio ES6
Layout:Dual motor 4WD
Motor:AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor
Transmission:1-speed direct-drive reduction
Wheelbase:29151NaN1
Length:48491NaN1
Width:19951NaN1
Height:16971NaN1

The second-generation Nio EC6 was revealed in late 2023 and is built on the new, next-generation NT2.0 platform, along with a refreshed design.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 31 December 2019 . Nio joins coupe-like crossover craze with EC6 .
  2. Web site: 3 January 2020 . 2021 Nio EC6 Review, Specifications, and Images @ Top Speed .
  3. Web site: NIO EC6 specs & photos - 2020, 2021, 2022 . 2022-05-17 . autoevolution . en.
  4. Web site: Nio Presents New 100 kWh Battery Pack And Battery Upgrade Plans . 2022-05-17 . InsideEVs . en.
  5. Web site: NIO EC6: Our electric coupé with a view of the sky. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412225621/https://www.nio.com/ec6. 2020-04-12.
  6. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: 2020 NIO EC6 Unveiling at NIO Day 2019 . YouTube.
  7. Web site: NIO Launches NIO EC6 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200702132419/https://steelguru.com/auto/nio-launches-nio-ec6/554634 . 2020-07-02 . steelguru.com.
  8. Web site: NIO ES6: Racetrack performance and SUV comfort . 2022-02-10 . www.nio.com . en.