74 500 $
74 500 $
Founded in 2014, Nio produces high-tech premium electric cars that rival Tesla and the battery-powered models of the big three (Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz). During the December 24 event Nio Day 2022 Chinese company introduced two new crossovers, now Nio lineup includes eight models: mid-size sedan ET5, junior crossover ES6 and its coupe version EC6, crossover ES7 debuted last summer and its freshly presented coupe version EC7, large flagship sedan ET7 and large flagship crossover ES8 in two generations (“first” ES8 is still on sale).
Length, mm – 4912
Width, mm – 1987
Height, mm – 1720
Wheelbase – 2960 mm Tire size – 265 / 45 R21
Mass 2400 kg
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
The coupe-like crossovers EC6 (debuted in 2019) and EC7 belong to the mid-size class, but the EC7 is slightly larger, more expensive and more modern – it is based on the more recent NT2 modular platform with adaptive air suspension: the front is on double wishbones, the rear – multilever. 380-millimeter perforated brake discs with 6-piston calipers supplied by Brembo, the claimed stopping distance on dry asphalt from 100 km / h to a complete stop – 33.9 m (this level sports cars Porsche).
Battery type – solid state
Type of fuel – electric
Battery capacity, kWh – 55.9
Acceleration to 100 km/h, sec – 3.9
Maximum speed, km/h – 200
Trunk volume: 442 l
Trunk with folded rear seats: 1449 l
The flat bottom and sloping stern provide excellent aerodynamics: Sc = 0.23. It can even be argued that this is the lowest index in the world among the production SUVs. The luggage door has a built-in retractable spoiler with two working positions – economy creates minimal aerodynamic drag, sporty creates maximum downforce. The bubbles on the roof and front fenders are the artificial vision organs (cameras and lidar), which are necessary for the operation of the driver’s electronic assistants and autopilot.
In the equipment stated panoramic glass roof without jumpers and sliding section (but there are several modes of dimming), 1000-watt audio system with 23 speakers and entertainment console N-Box with virtual reality glasses.
The interior is generally the same as in Nio ES7, but the EC7 has more sporty front seats with integral headrests, the passenger seat is equipped with a retractable footrest, this seat can be unfolded into a half bed and take a comfortable nap on the road. Above the 12.8-inch touchscreen multimedia screen is the interactive head of the Nomi robot assistant.
