Video Summary
- The Nio EL6 is a mid-size SUV that is 4.85 meters long with a 2.9-meter wheelbase, weighing 2.3 tons.- The car should accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds but this was not tested in these cold and slippery conditions.
- It has a 100 kWh gross battery, delivering a WLTP range of 529 km on 20-inch wheels, running 255/50 tyres with Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV tires.
- The battery chemistry update improves fast-charging capabilities up to 180 kW peak speed, a flat charge curve, and shortens 10% to 80% charge times.
- It offers AC charging at 11 kW.
- The tested consumption is 22.7kWh/100km. Real-world range came to 396 km.
- Cabin noise levels are fairly quiet compared to other EVs in the market.
- The NeoPilot driving aid works well and has continually improved. It is very easy to turn off the annoying EU speed limit regulation beeps.
- The suspension system provides a dynamic but comfortable drive. Seats are new generation and better than previous models, although can still be too flat.
- The software blend with the hardware is among the best in the industry, and the software department seems to be doing a good job with constant evolving updates.
- The car offers a good balance between price and performance, is one of the reviewer's favorites on the market, but the charging management needs a bit of work.
