Nio EC6 electric SUV “coupé” debuts – 615 km range

Nio EC6 electric SUV “coupé” debuts – 615 km range

Fledgling electric vehicle startup Nio has revealed its third production car, the EC6, at its annual Nio Day in Shenzhen. Essentially a “coupé” version of the ES6 SUV – hence the name – the new model packs all of the latter’s goodness into a sleeker shape.

This, of course, is down to the in-vogue fastback-style roofline, which the company claims shaves the drag coefficient down to just 0.27. There’s also a panoramic glass roof that is said to be largest in its class, measuring 2.1 square metres; it’s also made to block out 85% of heat and 99.5% of UV light, said Nio.

Otherwise, it’s much the same as an ES6, featuring an aggressive “X-bar” front end design with dual-tier headlights, prominent fender bulges, flush door handles and a U-shaped tail light design. It also continues to be offered in two configurations, the base variant being fitted with twin high-efficiency permanent magnet motors that produce 160 kW (215 hp) each. It gets from zero to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.

Nio EC6 electric SUV “coupé” debuts – 615 km range

Range-topping models will receive a high-performance induction motor at the rear that makes 240 kW (322 hp), delivering a total system output of 400 kW (536 hp) and 725 Nm; this one does the century sprint in just 4.4 seconds. Both versions will receive Nio’s new 100 kWh battery pack (which can also be retrofitted onto older models) and are capable of a projected 615 km range on the NEDC cycle.

Full details, specifications and prices of the EC6 will be released in July, ahead of the slated start of deliveries in September. Existing Nio owners, meanwhile, will be able to upgrade to the 100 kWh battery in the fourth quarter of next year.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • msia driver on Dec 31, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    soon all EV car can achieve range more than 2-3k km per single charge

    game over plan for the petrol car to be vanished soon

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  • 25yrsOld on Dec 31, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    overpriced China EV.
    A Tesla is cheaper, more trustable.

    somebody who is hardworking can disclose the pricing and do the comparison.

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    • Konte kote on Jan 02, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      Should we listen to a 25 years old “trustable” person?

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    • Brandon Woo on May 21, 2021 at 8:37 pm

      Nah..you know nothing young man..go youtube and search on the review

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  • An ugly lovechild of Urus and X6

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  • 4G63T DSM on Dec 31, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    Nice rear view with G20 tail lights.

    So someone beats BMW to the new BMW x4

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  • They really should consider bringing in this car locally.

    Took ES6 while I was in Shanghai earlier this year.
    Really comfortable and the instant power when stepping on accelerator is fun.

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  • Chavez on Dec 31, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    Didnt this company died under the debt weight of its owner who got into too many various ventures at the same time?

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