NIO ES6 Performance vs NIO ET5T Tron Edition Range, Charging, Price Comparison

	NIO ES6 Performance NIO ET5T Tron Edition

Price	$55,995.00 $41,000.00
Our Rating	5.8 5.5
Brand	NIO NIO
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

ES6 (Performance) ET5T Tron Edition

LAUNCH

Announced	December 15, 2018 2025
Status	In production / available In production
Country of origin	China China
Base Price	RMB 398,000 (pre-subsidy) for Performance version $41,870

PERFORMANCE

Power	544 hp (544 PS), 400 kW total (dual-motor AWD) — 160 kW permanent magnet motor (front) + 240 kW induction motor (rear) Dual-motor AWD (360 kW / 490 hp)
Torque	725 Nm 700 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 4.0 s
Max Speed	200 km/h 200 km/h

BATTERY

Capacity	Variants include 84 kWh (original) and 100 kWh (long-range) 75 kWh / 100 kWh
Tech	Lithium-ion (NCM) Lithium-ion (LFP + NMC)
Range	84 kWh: ~510 km (NEDC) 100 kWh: up to ~610 km (NEDC) Up to 440 mi (710 km, CLTC)
Consumption	16.1 kWh/100 km (CLTC) 14.8 kWh/100 km
Heat Pump
AC Charging	7 kW AC charging for 100 kWh version 11 kW ≈ 9 h full
DC Charging	0–80% in ~60 minutes (for 100 kWh) 180 kW ≈ 10–80% in ≈ 30 min
Others	Supports NIO battery swap (common for NIO vehicles) — helps with “charging” via swapping. Battery Swap System compatible

BODY

Type	5-seat SUV (5-door) 5-door electric touring wagon (5 seats)
Platform	Uses NIO’s hybrid body construction (aluminum + carbon fiber) for strength and lightness. NIO NT2.0 / NT2.5
Dimensions	Length: ~4,850 mm Width: ~1,965 mm Height: ~1,731 mm (for 100 kWh version) 4,790 × 1,960 × 1,499 mm
Drag Co-Efficient	0.25 Cd (newer versions) 0.25 Cd
Wheelbase	2,900 mm 2,888 mm
Weight	For 2025 100 kWh model, curb weight ~2,336 kg 2,225 kg
Suspension	Five-link front and rear, with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) and optional active air suspension. 5-link independent (front & rear)
Wheels	255/55 R19 19″ standard / 20″ optional
Trunk/Boot	584 L 450 L → 1,300 L max
Frunk/Bonnet	Minimal
Towing	1,400 kg (braked)
Others	Very stiff body (torsional stiffness ~44,930 Nm/degree) thanks to aluminum-carbon construction Steel-aluminum hybrid body

DISPLAYS

Centre	Large central touchscreen (multitouch) — NIO uses its own digital cockpit 15.6″ AMOLED infotainment
Driver's Display	Digital instrument cluster (fully digital) 10.25″ digital cluster
Head-Up	AR-HUD (50″ projection)
Others	NIO’s NOMI AI assistant is integrated in the cockpit (voice-based interaction) NOMI AI assistant

COMFORT

Seats	5 seats; rear seats fold in a 40/20/40 layout for cargo flexibility 5; front heated/ventilated/massage (Top trim)
Roof	Standard hard roof Panoramic glass
Parking Aids	Likely includes parking sensors, but exact spec not broadly published in early press; NIO Pilot (driver assistance) is present 360° cameras, auto park assist
Connectivity	NIO digital cockpit, voice assistant “NOMI”, over-the-air updates (FOTA) OTA updates, NOMI voice AI, BaaS
Others	Intelligent Chassis Controller (ICC) works with CDC for ride comfort. Multiple drive modes (Sport+, Eco, Snow, etc.)

SAFETY

Airbags	Standard (full cabin coverage)
Driving Aids	NIO Pilot (ADAS) hardware (with sensors) ADAS suite + L2 assist
Self Driving	Level-2 capabilities (driver must remain engaged) — NIO Pilot system Level 2 capable
Crash Tests	Five-star safety rating (C-NCAP & Euro NCAP) claimed by NIO Designed for 5-star Euro NCAP and C-NCAP

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). Edition: Limited Tron Edition (555 units worldwide)
Unique Feature: Tron-inspired interior lighting and styling
Battery Swap: Standard on Chinese models