Video Summary
NIO EL6 features Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 EV tires with acoustic foam inside.The front and rear tire sizes are the same: 255/50R20.
The car has a light and luxurious interior.
To reset the trip meter a gesture password is required.
Trip consumption displays only as a rolling average for the last 10 or 100km, not real-time data.
kWh and distance can be used to calculate watt-hour per kilometer.
Resetting the total trip meter is clumsy.
To reset the total trip data, one has to lift their butt in the seat after opening a door and locking the car.
Car’s power fluctuates; this power-yo-yo is annoying once noticed.
It is a nice and comfortable ride that is also quiet because of the special tires.
The car doesn’t slow down in curves, but the steering wheel can be nervous.
There is decent soundproofing.
With a 100 kWh battery the car has 44% and a 232 km range.
Charging starts using the NIO App.
The Ionity station provides high charging speeds.
A thermal camera reveals the panorama roof is a cold spot at 17.5°C, while the front is warmer.
The car is a true e-tron killer.
Soundproofing acts as cold insulation; therefore, it is not too cold.
Kem Power chargers seem to be capped at 300 amps.
A heater is required for charging.
The charger preheats the battery.
Charging speed ramped up to 109 kWh.
Once you arrive at Ionity it's charging at 176 to 177kWh with the power fluctuating, 500 amp draw.
During highway driving, the car stays well in the lane despite poor visibility.
