Nio EC7 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Nio |
Production | 2023–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door Coupe SUV |
Layout | Dual motor 4WD |
Related | Nio ES7 |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor |
Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive reduction |
Battery | |
Electric range | 75 kWh: 490km 100 kWh: 635km 150 kWh: 940km (NEDC) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,960 mm (116.5 in) |
Length | 4,968 mm (195.6 in) |
Width | 1,974 mm (77.7 in) |
Height | 1,714 mm (67.5 in) |
The Nio EC7 is a battery-powered mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese electric car company Nio. It was announced on the Nio Day in late 2022 and first deliveries are scheduled for June 2023. [1] The EC7 serves as the flagship coupe SUV. [2]
The EC7 is a 5-door, 5-seater crossover SUV with a sporting roofline. It is a "crossover coupe" counterpart to the more boxy ES7. The car is offered with an option for a 150-kWh battery, available for all current Nio models. The EC7 is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, which is swappable, just like the Nio ES8. [3] The EC7 acts as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model X.
The EC7 generates 487 kW (653 hp), translating into a 0–100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds. [4] This version uses a 300 kW induction motor in the rear and a 180 kW permanent magnet motor in the front. [4] The EC7 is available with three lithium-ion battery pack options: 75 kWh, 100 kWh, and 150 kWh, officially expected to deliver a CLTC range of up to 490 km (305 miles), up to 635 km (395 miles), and 940 km (584 miles), respectively. [3]
Nio claims that the EC7 has a drag coefficient of 0.23, which is the lowest ever for a production SUV as of 2023. The car features active air suspension, NOMI AI personal assistant, Nappa leather and intelligent fragrance system. [5]
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