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NIO ES6 Performance
- Drive Type: AWD
- Type: 5-seat SUV (5-door)
- Self Driving: Level-2
- Airbags: Yes
PROS
- Very strong performance — 0-100 km/h in ~4.7 s with 400 kW power.
- Long range (especially with 100 kWh battery) — up to ~610 km (NEDC) reported.
- High structural rigidity — lightweight but stiff body with aluminum + carbon fiber.
- Advanced suspension (CDC + optional air) gives a good balance of comfort & sportiness.
- Smart digital cockpit + NIO’s NOMI assistant + OTA updates.
CONS
- Real-world range may be lower than NEDC claims (NEDC is less realistic).
- Charging times (especially for DC) are not ultra-fast compared to some newer EVs.
- Weight is quite high (~2,300+ kg), which could affect efficiency.
- Battery swap infrastructure is needed for the “full benefit” of NIO’s model (depends on region).
- Level-2 autonomy only — not fully self-driving.
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Full Specifications
MODEL
| Models | ES6 (Performance) |
LAUNCH
| Announced | December 15, 2018 |
| Status | In production / available |
| Country of origin | China |
| Base Price | RMB 398,000 (pre-subsidy) for Performance version |
PERFORMANCE
| Power | 544 hp (544 PS), 400 kW total (dual-motor AWD) — 160 kW permanent magnet motor (front) + 240 kW induction motor (rear) |
| Torque | 725 Nm |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. | 4.7 seconds |
| Max Speed | 200 km/h |
BATTERY
| Capacity | Variants include 84 kWh (original) and 100 kWh (long-range) |
| Tech | Lithium-ion (NCM) |
| Range |
84 kWh: ~510 km (NEDC) 100 kWh: up to ~610 km (NEDC) |
| Consumption | 16.1 kWh/100 km (CLTC) |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging | 7 kW AC charging for 100 kWh version |
| DC Charging | 0–80% in ~60 minutes (for 100 kWh) |
| Others | Supports NIO battery swap (common for NIO vehicles) — helps with “charging” via swapping. |
BODY
| Type | 5-seat SUV (5-door) |
| Platform | Uses NIO’s hybrid body construction (aluminum + carbon fiber) for strength and lightness. |
| Dimensions |
Length: ~4,850 mm Width: ~1,965 mm Height: ~1,731 mm (for 100 kWh version) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.25 Cd (newer versions) |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | For 2025 100 kWh model, curb weight ~2,336 kg |
| Suspension | Five-link front and rear, with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) and optional active air suspension. |
| Wheels | 255/55 R19 |
| Trunk/Boot | 584 L |
| Others | Very stiff body (torsional stiffness ~44,930 Nm/degree) thanks to aluminum-carbon construction |
DISPLAYS
| Centre | Large central touchscreen (multitouch) — NIO uses its own digital cockpit |
| Driver's Display | Digital instrument cluster (fully digital) |
| Others | NIO’s NOMI AI assistant is integrated in the cockpit (voice-based interaction) |
COMFORT
| Seats | 5 seats; rear seats fold in a 40/20/40 layout for cargo flexibility |
| Roof | Standard hard roof |
| Parking Aids | Likely includes parking sensors, but exact spec not broadly published in early press; NIO Pilot (driver assistance) is present |
| Connectivity | NIO digital cockpit, voice assistant “NOMI”, over-the-air updates (FOTA) |
| Others | Intelligent Chassis Controller (ICC) works with CDC for ride comfort. |
SAFETY
| Driving Aids | NIO Pilot (ADAS) hardware (with sensors) |
| Self Driving | Level-2 capabilities (driver must remain engaged) — NIO Pilot system |
| Crash Tests | Five-star safety rating (C-NCAP & Euro NCAP) claimed by NIO |
Note
| Others |
The ES6 Performance version uses both a permanent magnet motor and induction motor — this gives a good mix of efficiency and performance. Strong body stiffness due to hybrid structure (aluminum + carbon fiber) The Performance trim is more “sporty” with faster acceleration vs base/standard versions. NIO offers a “battery as a service” (BaaS) model (optional), though exact cost depends on region (mostly China). |
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