Nio EC6
{{short description|Chinese sport utility vehicle}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Nio EC6
| image = Nio EC6 II 001.jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = Nio Inc.
| aka =
| production = 2020–present
| class = Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door coupe SUV
| predecessor =
| successor =
}}
The Nio EC6 is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese electric car company Nio. It was announced in 2019 and has been on sale since 2020.
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First generation (2020–2023)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 2020 NIO EC6 (front).jpg
| manufacturer =
| aka =
| production = 2020–2023
| assembly = {{ubl
| China: Hefei, Anhui
}}
| class = Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door coupe SUV
| layout = Dual motor 4WD
| related = Nio ES6
| motor = AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor
| battery = {{unbulleted list
| 100 kWh Li-ion
| 70 kWh Li-ion
}}
| transmission = 1-speed direct-drive reduction
| electric_range = 615km (NEDC)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2900|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1965|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1758|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
}}
The EC6 is a 5-door, 5-seater crossover SUV with a sporting roofline. It is a "crossover coupe" counterpart to the more boxy ES6. The car is offered with an option for a 100-kWh battery, available for all current Nio models.{{Cite web |date=31 December 2019 |title=Nio joins coupe-like crossover craze with EC6 |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1126548_nio-joins-coupe-like-crossover-craze-with-ec6}}{{Cite web |date=3 January 2020 |title=2021 Nio EC6 Review, Specifications, and Images @ Top Speed |url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/zzz-others/2021-nio-ec6/}}{{Cite web |title=NIO EC6 specs & photos - 2020, 2021, 2022 |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/nio-ec6-2020.html |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=autoevolution |language=en}} The EC6 is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, which is swappable, just like the Nio ES8.{{Cite web |title=Nio Presents New 100 kWh Battery Pack And Battery Upgrade Plans |url=https://insideevs.com/news/452904/nio-100-kwh-battery-pack-upgrade-plans/ |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}}
Since February 2020, the manufacturer has sold the EC6 in mainland China.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nio.com/ec6|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412225621/https://www.nio.com/ec6|archive-date=2020-04-12|title=NIO EC6: Our electric coupé with a view of the sky}} It is manufactured under a contract by JAC in Anhui, China.{{Cite web |last=Feijter |first=Tycho de |date=2023-02-13 |title=NIO EC6 NT2 Electric SUV-Coupe Unveiled In China |url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/02/13/nio-ec6-nt2-electric-suv-coupe-unveiled-in-china/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}
= Specifications =
The entry version generates {{cvt|435|hp|kW|sigfig=3|order=flip}}, translating into a 0–100{{Nbsp}}km/h time of 5.4 seconds. This version uses permanent magnet motors in both the front and the rear.
The high-end version generates {{cvt|544|hp|kW|sigfig=3|order=flip}}, translating into a 0–100{{Nbsp}}km/h time of 4.5 seconds. This version uses a 160{{Nbsp}}kW permanent magnet motor in the front and a 240{{Nbsp}}kW induction motor in the rear.Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211209/lMUdD4sGLhs Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20200729073657/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMUdD4sGLhs Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMUdD4sGLhs |title=2020 NIO EC6 Unveiling at NIO Day 2019 |website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web |title=NIO Launches NIO EC6 |url=https://steelguru.com/auto/nio-launches-nio-ec6/554634 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702132419/https://steelguru.com/auto/nio-launches-nio-ec6/554634 |archive-date=2020-07-02 |website=steelguru.com}}
The EC6 is available with two lithium-ion battery pack options: 70 kWh or 100 kWh. The latter offers a range of 615{{Nbsp}}km NEDC.
Nio claims that the car comes with the largest panoramic sunroof "in its class". The car features active air suspension, NOMI AI personal assistant, Nappa leather and intelligent fragrance system.{{Cite web |title=NIO ES6: Racetrack performance and SUV comfort |url=https://www.nio.com/es6 |access-date=2022-02-10 |website=www.nio.com |language=en}}
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Second generation (2023)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = 2024 NIO EC6 (front).jpg
| manufacturer =
| aka =
| production = 2023–present
| assembly = {{ubl
| China: Hefei, Anhui
}}
| class = Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door coupe SUV
| layout = Dual motor 4WD
| related = Nio ES6
| motor = AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor
| battery = {{unbulleted list
| 100 kWh Li-ion
| 75 kWh Li-ion
}}
| transmission = 1-speed direct-drive reduction
| electric_range = {{unbulleted list
| 630km (NEDC)
| 495km (NEDC)
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2915|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4849|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1995|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1697|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2292-2340|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}
The facelifted Nio EC6 was launched on September 15, 2023 and with deliveries beginning the following day.{{Cite web |last=Doll |first=Scooter |date=2023-09-15 |title=NIO officially launches refreshed EC6 SUV starting under $50,000 – deliveries already underway |url=https://electrek.co/2023/09/15/nio-launches-refreshed-ec6-suv-under-50000-deliveries-underway/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=electrek}} It is built with the next-generation NT 2.0 autonomous driving platform, along with a refreshed design and powertrain. It continues to be manufactured under a contract manufacturing agreement with JAC.
The exterior styling has been updated to closely match the EC7, including the grey lower body cladding with round wheel arches, rear tailgate and taillight units. It features a new front end with a revised bumper and hood with modified headlights, along with new mirrors. It is equipped with a LiDAR sensor and cameras mounted on the front of the roof on the center and corners, respectively. It also uses a more durable retractable door handle design.{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2023-07-24 |title=Nio EC6 NT2 fastback SUV was spied in the wild in China. To debut at the Chengdu Auto Show |url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/07/24/nio-ec6-nt2-fastback-suv-was-spied-in-the-wild-in-china-to-debut-at-the-chengdu-auto-show/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}} The body has a 0.24 Cd drag coefficient, and it features an active spoiler mounted behind the rear window.
The interior features the NOMI GPT assistant pod mounted on the top center of the dashboard. The passenger seat can now has a power extending footrest, allowing for a nearly flat "queen's seat" recline mode. The EC6 is equipped with a {{Convert|1.77|m2|sqft|abbr=unit}} fixed panoramic sunroof.
Specifications
The EC6 is compatible with Nio's battery swap system, and is thus capable of using any of Nio's swap capable battery packs found in the network. It is sold with either a 75{{Nbsp}}kWh or 100{{Nbsp}}kWh battery pack, yielding a CLTC range rating of up to {{Convert|505 and 630.|km|mi|abbr=unit}} respectively.
The sole powertrain option consists of a front AC induction motor outputting {{Convert|150.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|280.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of torque, and a rear permanent magnet synchronous motor outputting {{Convert|210.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|420.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of torque, which have a combined output of {{Convert|360.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|700.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of torque.{{Cite web |title=Nio EC6 2024 - detailed specifications and trim levels |url=https://db.carnewschina.com/nio/nio-ec6/2024/params |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=DB.CarNewsChina.com}}
It has a top speed of {{Convert|200.|km/h|mph}}, and a 0–{{Convert|100.|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}} time of 4.4 seconds.
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|+Powertrain ! rowspan="2" |Battery ! colspan="3" |Power ! colspan="3" |Torque ! rowspan="2" |Range ! rowspan="2" |Kerb Weight |
| Front
!Rear !Total !Front !Rear !Total |
|---|
| 75{{Nbsp}}kWh
| rowspan="2" |{{Convert|150|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|210|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|360|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|280|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|420|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|700|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|505|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|2292|kg|lb|abbr=unit}} |
| 100{{Nbsp}}kWh
|{{Convert|630|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|2340|kg|lb|abbr=unit}} |
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Sales
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!Year !China |
| 2020 |
| 2021
|30,121 |
| 2022
|17,076 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
References
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Category:Cars introduced in 2020
Category:Mid-size crossover sport utility vehicles