| Nio EC6 | |
|---|---|
 2022 Nio EC6 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nio |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door 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.
| Nio EC6 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nio |
| Production | 2020–2023 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury crossover 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) |
| Length | 4,850 mm (190.9 in) |
| Width | 1,965 mm (77.4 in) |
| Height | 1,758 mm (69.2 in) |
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]
| Nio EC6 II | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nio |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury crossover 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 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm (114.8 in) |
| Length | 4,849 mm (190.9 in) |
| Width | 1,995 mm (78.5 in) |
| Height | 1,697 mm (66.8 in) |
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.
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 160 kW permanent magnet motor in the front and a 240 kW 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 615 km NEDC. [4]
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. [10]
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