NIO ES6
The NIO ES6 is an all-electric, 5-seater mid-size sport utility vehicle manufactured by NIO.[2] The ES6 is the second SUV product by NIO,[3] and was put into production in 2019 for the Chinese market.
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | NIO |
Production | 2019–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | 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 |
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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) |
Specifications


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.[4]
The NIO ES6 was the world's first SUV with both permanent magnet and induction motors. [5] 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 100kWh battery is up to 610 km NEDC.[6]
The price of the ES6 ranges from ¥358,000 to ¥468,000[7]
Competitors
The ES6 has multiple rivals in the Chinese electric SUV market. It competes against the Roewe Marvel X, Aion LX, Weltmeister EX5, BMW iX3, and Tesla Model Y.
References
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