Nio ES6

The Nio ES6 is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese electric car company Nio.^[1]

Nio ES6
Overview
Manufacturer	Nio Inc.
Production	2019–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV

First generation (2019–2023)

First generation
Overview
Production	2019–2023
Assembly	China: Hefei, Anhui
Designer	Jim Baste, Kevyn Gruchala, Suh Ju-ho, Kris Tomasson[2]
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover 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	70 kWh Li-ion Battery 84 kWh Li-ion Battery[3] 100 kWh Li-ion Battery
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)
Curb weight	2,290–2,345 kg (5,049–5,170 lb)

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

Rear view

Interior

The ES6 is a 5-seater mid-size production SUV, with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm2,997 mm (118 in) and a body length of 4,850 mm2,997 mm (118 in). 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.^[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 (536 hp; 544 PS) and a maximum torque of 725 N⋅m (535 lb⋅ft), the Nio ES6 accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.7 seconds. The ES7 is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack compatible with Nio's battery swap stations just like the Nio ES8. The range of the car with the 100 kWh battery is up to 610 km (379 mi) NEDC.^[8]

Second generation (2023)

Second generation
Overview
Also called	Nio EL6 (Europe)
Production	2023–present
Assembly	China: Hefei, Anhui
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover 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	75 kWh Li-ion Battery 100 kWh Li-ion Battery 150 kWh Li-ion Battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,915 mm (115 in)
Length	4,854 mm (191 in)
Width	1,995 mm (79 in)
Height	1,703 mm (67 in)
Curb weight	2,306–2,353 kg (5,084–5,187 lb)

Rear view

Interior

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 mi), and a 100 kWh battery capable of a WLTP range of 529 km (329 mi).^[10]

Sales

Year	China
2024	75,433[11]