As the final new model on NIO's second-generation platform, the brand-new NIO EC6 officially launched on September 15. The price for the buyout version starts at 358.000 yuan, while opting for the BaaS battery rental option brings the price down to 288.000 yuan. The first-generation EC6. with over 50.000 units delivered, was already the most distinctive vehicle in the NIO family. Now, after three years, the new EC6 has undergone a comprehensive evolution, introducing an innovative design style that reaches new heights of beauty.
The new EC6 features a coupe-SUV design with a sleek, rounded silhouette and uses the popular hidden door handle design. The split-type headlights on the front retain the previous generation's essence while incorporating innovative changes for added dynamism. At the rear, the new EC6 boasts a new full-width rear light and comes standard with an "eagle-tail" dual-mode active lift tail wing, which can be activated to enhance the sporty feel further.
The new EC6 comes standard with the second-generation Queen's seat and Comfort package. The Queen's seat offers 18-way power adjustments, with a maximum backrest angle of 172 degrees, and includes electric leg and footrests. The Comfort package includes front seat ventilation, heating, and 8-point massage functions, with a more comfortable suction mode for ventilation. Additionally, the Comfort package features a heated steering wheel, an intelligent fragrance system, and door sill welcome lights, providing a more comfortable and ceremonious travel experience.
Moreover, the new EC6 offers 9 body color options and 4 interior colors, including 3 exclusive to the EC6. catering to various user preferences. It also comes with a large panoramic sunroof using the third-generation flexible electrochromic technology, which allows for intelligent adjustment between light and dark, with a total energy blocking rate exceeding 85%.
In addition to its design highlights, the new EC6 also introduces many advanced smart features. It is equipped with the latest Banyan intelligent system, which integrates NIO's products, services, and community for enhanced convenience. For example, the upcoming "Find Car Photo" feature uses cameras around the vehicle and a transparent chassis function to collect and encrypt images of the surrounding environment and the underside of the car. When users search for their vehicle, they can view the corresponding car photo on the NIO app to get timely location information. NOMI will also add "Listen" and "Visible to Speak" functions, making interactions smarter and communication more efficient.
Regarding intelligent driving, the new EC6 is equipped with the Aquila NIO Super Sensing System, which includes 33 high-performance sensors, including lidar. It also comes with the ADAM NIO Super Computing Platform, featuring four NVIDIA Drive Orin X chips with a total computing power of 1016 TOPS. The standard ADB intelligent multi-beam headlights provide matrix high beam control. Based on these features, the new EC6 comes standard with 24 safety and driving assistance functions, covering most daily travel scenarios.
For entertainment, the new EC6 offers the optional N-Box enhanced entertainment host. N-Box acts as the "entertainment brain" of the PanoCinema NIO panoramic digital cockpit and, paired with NIO Air AR glasses, provides an AR movie experience equivalent to a 201-inch screen. The vehicle also comes with a standard 7.1.4 immersive sound system with 23 speakers and a rich selection of sound sources, including a "vinyl area." The 256-color ambient lighting is also standard, allowing users to personalize the color according to their preferences.
Overall, the new EC6 represents a comprehensive upgrade in design, intelligent driving, and entertainment, showcasing the pinnacle of NIO's second-generation platform technology and innovation. It is expected to attract more young consumers to NIO. The new EC6 is now available for pre-order, and display models are gradually arriving at stores, so those interested in purchasing can visit and view the car on-site.
