Video Summary
Here are the key findings from the YouTube video review of the electric car.The NIO EL7 is a 4.9-meter long SUV, comparable to an Audi Q8 e-tron or a BMW iX5, but cheaper.
It features LIDAR, numerous cameras, and sensors designed for self-driving capabilities, though this isn't fully functional yet.
The exterior design is considered cool, with standing lights and daytime running lights. Air suspension allows for a ground clearance of 14.3 cm, extendable to 19.8 cm.
The car is a power pack, with 480 kW, or 653 horsepower, and 850 Newton meters of torque, achieving 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 200 km/h.
The interior is very clean and minimalistic, with "buskass" wood from the rainforest and Alcantara-like materials.
It features a simple steering wheel with multi-functions, a high center console, and bird's-eye-view capabilities.
The material choice for the interior appears cheap and taxi-like, with a shiny texture.
The front seats are comfortable, adjustable, and include massage, heating, and cooling functions. The back seats are also comfortable and are able to be adjusted.
The main menu is simple to use, featuring a large map, media options, and a car menu displaying vehicle health, consumption data, and battery information.
Drivers can manually warm the battery for increased efficiency when charging.
However, the car's computer is not the best, and the car offers automatic or manual operation is slow to react.
The car has a 658-liter luggage capacity without a luggage cover. With rear seats folded, there is plenty of additional storage. There is a storage area located underneath the floor of the cargo area, where the safety kit is located.
It doesn't have a ski hatch or luggage securing options, but does contain hooks for bags. It also has a 12v outlet, a light and a net.
Has trailer hook which is able to tow 2 tons.
The seats recline and offer footrests.
Lacks a lot of luxury, very black and very cheap again. In addition, has hard front seats and a lack of side support.
While generally smooth, the suspension system can feel rougher when challenged on bad roads.
Self-driving features often require a manual override.
Adaptive cruise control in the NIO is less developed.
The test route led to a consumption of almost exactly 2 kW per mil.
The 100kWh battery pack will get about 509 km of range. The 75kwh offers approximately 391 km. The NIO power station is able to change an entire battery in just 5-6 minutes, if the batteries are compatible in software to one another. Batteries will charge at 140 kw with an 75kWh battery. With a 100 Kwh battery it will charge at 126kW.
Battery Swapping is the way to go in the NIO system.
The vehicle starts at approximately 682,000 NOK regardless of which battery pack is chosen.
With the smallest battery pack that is leased, a user pays 1400 NOK per month, and 2000 NOK for the largest lease.
When users choose the large battery pack option, they will get 200kWH of power every month, which is approximately two battery swaps every month.
Overall, this is the better option.
