It’s official, NIO has launched the ES6 midsize all-electric SUV in China. The vehicle is touted as an affordable “high-performance, long-range, [and] smart electric,” thanks to a dual-motor (a high-efficiency permanent magnet (PM) motor with 215 hp and an induction motor (IM) that produces 322 hp) setup generating a combined 536 hp and electric all-wheel drive in the range topping 84 kWh battery pack model. All of this is good for a 0-62 mph sprint time of 4.7-seconds, while topping out at 124 mph. The company claims the PM motor and IM motor setup saves costs and offers strong power. Read more for the full presentation, additional pictures and information.
The SUV boasts bodywork made entirely of aerospace-grade aluminum with high-strengh carbon fiber used in some of the structural chassis parts. Inside, you’ll find a large portrait-style touchscreen powered by the NOMI in-car AI system and sports seats, with the Lounge Seat, Nappa leather, as well as an intelligent fragrance system being optional.
“The Nio ES6 starts at RMB358,000, the equivalent of $51,800, before subsidies. However, that’s the price of the model with the smaller battery and a dual-motor setup consisting of two 160kW motors (320 kW / 214 HP in total). The range-topping 400kW version starts from RMB398,000 (around $57,600) with the 70kWh battery and RMB448,000 ($64,850) with the 84kWh battery. Orders can be placed starting December 15, with Chinese deliveries beginning in June 2019,” according to Car Scoops.
