Nio EC6

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Nio EC6
(CHN-Shanghai) Showcar Nio EC6 No-plate 2024-11-23.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Nio
Production2020–present
Body and chassis
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.

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First generation (2020–2023)

First generation
2020 NIO EC6 (front).jpg
Overview
Production2020–2023
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door Coupe 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)
Rear view 2020 NIO EC6 (rear).jpg
Rear view
Interior NIO EC6 008.jpg
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] It is manufactured under a contract by JAC in Anhui, China. [6]

Specifications

The entry version generates 324 kW (435 hp), translating into a 0–100 km/h time of 5.4 seconds. [3] 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. [3] This version uses a 160 kW permanent magnet motor in the front and a 240 kW induction motor in the rear. [1] [2] [7] [8]

The EC6 is available with two lithium-ion battery pack options: 70 kWh or 100 kWh. The latter offers a range of 615 km NEDC. [4]

Nio claims that the car comes with the largest panoramic sunroof "in its class". [7] The car features active air suspension, NOMI AI personal assistant, Nappa leather and intelligent fragrance system. [9]

NT 2.0 refresh (2023–present)

Nio EC6 NT2.0
2024 NIO EC6 (front).jpg
Overview
Production2023–present
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door Coupe 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
  • 630km (NEDC)
  • 495km (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,915 mm (114.8 in)
Length4,849 mm (190.9 in)
Width1,995 mm (78.5 in)
Height1,697 mm (66.8 in)
Curb weight 2,292–2,340 kg (5,053–5,159 lb)

The facelifted Nio EC6 was launched on September 15, 2023 and with deliveries beginning the following day. [10] It is built with the next-generation NT 2.0 autonomous driving platform, along with a refreshed design and powertrain. It continues to be manufactured under a contract manufacturing agreement with JAC.

Rear view 2024 NIO EC6 (rear).jpg
Rear view

The exterior styling has been updated to closely match the EC7, including the grey lower body cladding with round wheel arches, rear tailgate and taillight units. It features a new front end with a revised bumper and hood with modified headlights, along with new mirrors. [6] It is equipped with a LiDAR sensor and cameras mounted on the front of the roof on the center and corners, respectively. It also uses a more durable retractable door handle design. [11] The body has a 0.24 Cd drag coefficient, and it features an active spoiler mounted behind the rear window. [10]

The interior features the NOMI GPT assistant pod mounted on the top center of the dashboard. The passenger seat can now has a power extending footrest, allowing for a nearly flat "queen's seat" recline mode. The EC6 is equipped with a 1.77 m2 (19.1 sq ft) fixed panoramic sunroof. [10]

Powertrain

The EC6 is compatible with Nio's battery swap system, and is thus capable of using any of Nio's swap capable battery packs found in the network. It is sold with either a 75 kWh or 100 kWh battery pack, yielding a CLTC range rating of up to 505 and 630 km (314 and 391 mi) respectively.

The sole powertrain option consists of a front AC induction motor outputting 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) and 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) of torque, and a rear permanent magnet synchronous motor outputting 210 kW (282 hp; 286 PS) and 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) of torque, which have a combined output of 360 kW (483 hp; 489 PS) and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) of torque. [6] [12]

It has a top speed of 200 kilometres per hour (124 mph), and a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of 4.4 seconds. [11] [12]

Powertrain
BatteryPowerTorqueRangeKerb Weight
FrontRearTotalFrontRearTotal
75 kWh150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS)210 kW (282 hp; 286 PS)360 kW (483 hp; 489 PS)280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft)420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft)700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft)505 km (314 mi)2,292 kg (5,053 lb)
100 kWh630 km (391 mi)2,340 kg (5,159 lb)

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