Nio ES6

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Nio ES6
2023 NIO ES6 (front).jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Nio
Production2019–present
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door SUV

The Nio ES6 (or Nio EL6 for Europe) is a battery-powered, 5-seat mid-size luxury SUV manufactured by Chinese electric car company Nio. [1]

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First generation (2019–2023)

Nio ES6
2019 NIO ES6 (front).jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Nio
Production2019–2023
Designer Jim Baste, Kevyn Gruchala, Suh Ju-ho, Kris Tomasson [2]
Body and chassis
Class Luxury 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
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,900 mm (114 in)
Length4,850 mm (191 in)
Width1,965 mm (77 in)
Height1,758 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.

Specifications

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Rear view
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Interior

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 (since 2024)

Nio ES6
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Overview
Manufacturer Nio
Also calledNio EL6 (Europe)
Production2024–present
Body and chassis
Class Luxury 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
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,915 mm (115 in)
Length4,854 mm (191 in)
Width1,995 mm (79 in)
Height1,703 mm (67 in)
Second generation Nio ES6 rear 2023 NIO ES6 (rear).jpg
Second generation Nio ES6 rear

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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