NIO EC6

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NIO EC6
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Overview
Manufacturer NIO
Production2020–present
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size SUV
Body style 5-door crossover SUV
Layout Dual motor 4WD
Related NIO ES6
Powertrain
Electric motor AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor
Transmission 1-speed direct-drive reduction
Battery
Electric range 615km (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length4,850 mm (190.9 in)
Width1,965 mm (77.4 in)
Height1,758 mm (69.2 in)

The NIO EC6 is a fully-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV announced in late 2019 by NIO and on sale since 2020.

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Overview

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NIO EC6 rear
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NIO EC6 interior

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 324 kW (435 hp), translating into a 0–100 km/h time of 5.4 seconds. [6] This version uses permanent magnet motors in both the front and the rear.

The high-end version generates 406 kW (544 hp), translating into a 0–100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds. [7] This version uses a 160kW permanent magnet motor in the front and a 240kW induction motor in the rear. [1] [2] [8] [9]

The EC6 is available with two lithium-ion battery pack options: 70 kWh or 100 kWh. The latter offers a range of 615km NEDC. [10]


NIO claims that the car comes with the largest panoramic sunroof "in its class". [8] The car features active air suspension, NOMI AI personal assistant, Nappa leather and intelligent fragrance system. [11]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "2021 Nio EC6 Review, Specifications, and Images @ Top Speed". 3 January 2020.
  3. ↑ "NIO EC6 specs & photos - 2020, 2021, 2022". autoevolution. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  4. ↑ "Nio Presents New 100 kWh Battery Pack And Battery Upgrade Plans". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  5. ↑ "NIO EC6: Our electric coupé with a view of the sky". Archived from the original on 2020-04-12.
  6. ↑ "NIO EC6 specs & photos - 2020, 2021, 2022". autoevolution. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  7. ↑ "NIO EC6 specs & photos - 2020, 2021, 2022". autoevolution. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  8. 1 2 Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : 2020 NIO EC6 Unveiling at NIO Day 2019. YouTube .
  9. ↑ "NIO Launches NIO EC6". steelguru.com. Archived from the original on 2020-07-02.
  10. ↑ "Nio Presents New 100 kWh Battery Pack And Battery Upgrade Plans". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  11. ↑ "NIO ES6: Racetrack performance and SUV comfort". www.nio.com. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
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