The
crossover coupe craze continues as Nio has unveiled the all-new EC6 in
Shenzhen, China. Described
as “young, dynamic and progressive,” the EC6 is a stylish crossover that
features a long hood, a rakish windscreen and a steeply sloping roof. The model
also has plastic body cladding, flush mounted door handles and slender lighting
units.
Nio
didn’t say much about the crossover, but they confirmed the EC6 has and
“all-glass roof” and a drag coefficient of 0.27. The latter figure means the
model is even sleeker than the BMW X4. Full
details are expected to be announced in July of 2020, but Nio said the EC6
Performance will be equipped with two electric motors that produce a combined
output of 536 hp. This will enable the crossover to run from 0-100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds.
In
terms of range, the EC6 will be offered with the company’s new 100 kWh battery
pack. This will allow the Performance variant to travel up to 615
km in the New European Driving Cycle. Besides
introducing the EC6, Nio unveiled an updated ES8 which features revised
styling, an updated powertrain and new technology. Among the changes are a
“smart charging port cover” and an NFC key. The crossover also gains a larger
9.8-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.3-inch infotainment system with a
portrait orientation.
In
terms of performance, the ES8 has two electric motors that produce up to 536 hp and 725 Nm of torque. This enables the seven
seater to run from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and travel up to 580 km on a single charge.
Deliveries
of the updated ES8 are slated to begin in April, while the EC6 will be launched
in September. Unfortunately, the 100 kWh battery pack isn’t expected to be
available until the fourth quarter of 2020.
