| Nio ES6 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nio |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
The Nio ES6 (or Nio EL6 for Europe) is a battery-powered mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese electric car company Nio. [1]
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2019–2023 |
| Designer | Jim Baste, Kevyn Gruchala, Suh Ju-ho, Kris Tomasson [2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover 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 first-generation ES6 is the second SUV product by Nio, [4] announced at Nio Day in December 2018 [5] 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. [6]
The Nio ES6 was the world's first SUV with both permanent magnet and induction motors. [7] 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 100 kWh battery is up to 610 km NEDC. [8]
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Nio EL6 (Europe) |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover 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 | 2,915 mm (115 in) |
| Length | 4,854 mm (191 in) |
| Width | 1,995 mm (79 in) |
| Height | 1,703 mm (67 in) |
The second-generation Nio ES6 was shown to the public during 2023 Auto Shanghai. It is built on the NT2.0 platform. While of similar appearance to the first generation, it is an entirely new model. [9] The battery options include a 75 kWh battery capable of a CLTC range of 465 km (289 mi), a 100 kWh battery capable of a CLTC range of 605 km (376 mi), and a 150 kWh battery capable of a CLTC range of 900 km (559 mi).
This car went on sale in Northern Europe as the Nio EL6 in June 2023. [9] Nio had to change the name to EL6 as Audi felt that the "ES6" moniker was too close to their S6 model. [9] The battery options for EL6 include 75 kWh battery capable of a WLTP range of 406 km (252 miles), and a 100 kWh battery capable of a WLTP range of 529 km (329 miles). [10]
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