| NIO ES6 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | NIO |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Dual motor 4WD |
| Related | NIO EC6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive reduction |
| Battery |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114 in) |
| Length | 4,850 mm (191 in) |
| Width | 1,965 mm (77 in) |
| Height | 1,758 mm (69 in) |
The NIO ES6 is an all-electric, 5-seater mid-size sport utility vehicle manufactured by NIO. [2] The ES6 is the second SUV product by NIO, [3] announced at NIO Day in December 2018 [4] and was put into production in 2019 for the Chinese market.
The ES6 is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, a package that is also swappable just like the NIO ES8.
The ES6 is a 5-seater mid-size production SUV, with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm and a body length of 4,850 mm. The body and chassis are completely aluminum, and the drivetrain is all-wheel drive standard, and featured active air suspension. The design includes the X-bar and NIO's signature "Spark Beat" taillights. he acceleration time from 0-100 km/h is 4.7 seconds. [5]
The NIO ES6 was the world's first SUV with both permanent magnet and induction motors. [6] With a dual-motor four-wheel drive system with a peak power of up to 400 kW (544 hp) and a maximum torque of 725 Nm, the NIO ES6 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The ES6 is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, a package that is also swappable just like the NIO ES8. The range of the car with the 100kWh battery is up to 610 km NEDC. [7]
The price of the ES6 ranges from ¥358,000 to ¥468,000 [8]
The ES6 has multiple rivals in the Chinese electric SUV market. It competes against the Roewe Marvel X, Aion LX, Weltmeister EX5, BMW iX3, and Tesla Model Y.[ citation needed ]
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