NIO ES6 Performance vs Nio EL6 100kWh Range, Charging, Price Comparison

	NIO ES6 Performance Nio EL6 100kWh

Price	$55,995.00 $72,000.00
Our Rating	5.8 5.8
Brand	NIO NIO
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

ES6 (Performance) Nio EL6 100kWh

LAUNCH

Announced	December 15, 2018 2023, May
Status	In production / available Available. Released 2023, October
Country of origin	China
Base Price	RMB 398,000 (pre-subsidy) for Performance version € 72,700

PERFORMANCE

Power	544 hp (544 PS), 400 kW total (dual-motor AWD) — 160 kW permanent magnet motor (front) + 240 kW induction motor (rear) AWD 489 hp (360 kW)
Torque	725 Nm 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
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 4.5 sec 0-62 mph
Max Speed	200 km/h 124 mph (200 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	Variants include 84 kWh (original) and 100 kWh (long-range) 100 kWh total
Tech	Lithium-ion (NCM)
Range	84 kWh: ~510 km (NEDC) 100 kWh: up to ~610 km (NEDC) 329 mi WLTP
Consumption	16.1 kWh/100 km (CLTC) 328 Wh/mi WLTP
Recuperation	Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	7 kW AC charging for 100 kWh version Type 2
DC Charging	0–80% in ~60 minutes (for 100 kWh) CCS, 180 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min
Others	Supports NIO battery swap (common for NIO vehicles) — helps with “charging” via swapping.

BODY

Type	5-seat SUV (5-door) 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform	Uses NIO’s hybrid body construction (aluminum + carbon fiber) for strength and lightness. NT1.0
Dimensions	Length: ~4,850 mm Width: ~1,965 mm Height: ~1,731 mm (for 100 kWh version) 4912 x 1987 x 1720 mm (193.4 x 78.2 x 67.7 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.25 Cd (newer versions)
Wheelbase	2,900 mm 2960 mm (116.5 in)
Clearance	185 mm (7.3 in)
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. Front double wishbone, rear multi-link, smart air suspension, dynamic suspension damping control
Wheels	255/55 R19 R20, R21
Trunk/Boot	584 L EU: 658 l, 1430 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No
Towing	EU: 2000 kg braked
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 12.8" touchscreen
Driver's Display	Digital instrument cluster (fully digital) 10.2"
Head-Up	Yes
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 Heated and ventilated front seats, heated outer rear seats (independantly adjustable 23-31˚)
Roof	Standard hard roof Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Likely includes parking sensors, but exact spec not broadly published in early press; NIO Pilot (driver assistance) is present Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Automatic Parking Assist
Connectivity	NIO digital cockpit, voice assistant “NOMI”, over-the-air updates (FOTA)
Others	Intelligent Chassis Controller (ICC) works with CDC for ride comfort.

SAFETY

Airbags	Front, side, rear, head airbag system
Driving Aids	NIO Pilot (ADAS) hardware (with sensors) Long range LiDAR (500m), 5 mmWave radars, 7 8MP and 4 3MP cameras, 12 sensors. High Beam Control, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Fatigue Driving monitoring, Side opening warning
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 NCAP 2023: 5 stars

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). Forward recording camera

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