On December 29, 2019, NIO brought us the third NIO Day, and also announced the rollout of NIO’s mass production product line, now entering its third year. This time, NIO has brought a series of new technologies, new products, and new services, of which the EC6 coupe SUV is an important part.
Let’s analyze this new car:
NO.1?-?EC6 is actually not the biggest highlight of NIO?Day
The biggest highlight of NIO?Day It is definitely not the new ES8 or the new EC6, but a 100kWh large-capacity battery pack (discussed below).
The 100kWh battery is Weilai’s breakthrough. No matter how much I talk to consumers about autonomous driving, car systems, vein unlocking, roof cameras, and 50-inch large screens these days, I think it is just hype. Only When we talked about high-capacity battery packs, I felt that this car company was seriously building and selling cars.
Let’s talk about EC6 itself. Now that Weilai is in urgent need of boosting sales, why does it use a traditionally "niche" coupe SUV as its third mass-produced vehicle?
In fact, there are many rational reasons. For example, Tesla Model Y will be launched next year. The popularity and attention of pure electric coupe SUVs will reach a new high next year. NIO’s new coupe, Perhaps it is aimed at the target market of Model Y.
On the other hand, young buyers are naturally less resistant to sporty cars such as coupes. BMW and Mercedes-Benz have launched their own coupe SUVs, such as BMW, the originator of this market segment. X6, or the newcomer Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. For Weilai’s target group, this group of young people who like novelty, coupe SUVs may not be “niche”.
But the words of NIO Vice President Zhu Jiang may be the underlying reason why NIO chose a coupe SUV: "We hope that the NIO brand will have some sexier products." The youthful NIO, You still don't lose your emotional intuition when making decisions, even if this impulse seems a bit unreasonable.
NO.2?-?The coupe SUV market is a hot topic, and Weilai is not immune to it
Is the new coupe SUV sexy enough?
How cold steel conveys "sexiness", I have some experience after watching the actual car. The first thing you notice at first sight is the roof of the new car. The rounded curve falls smoothly, forming a simple little duck wing at the rear of the car. It still adheres to NIO's simple waistline design, with two thin fold lines at the front and rear. , basically similar to the side of the ES6.
In order to take care of the space inside the car, this roof arc that determines the success or failure of the styling does not pursue the ultimate rapid depressing. The center of gravity of the car side is higher than that of the X6 or GLC Coupe. Like the ES6, the whole car does not use too many sharp sheet metal folds to highlight its dynamic feel, and it still has NIO's usual gentle temperament.
To ensure the integrity of the roof curve in the future, the well-received floating roof on the ES6 has not been retained in the new car. In addition, common coupe elements such as frameless doors have not been used. A dome-type window glass with an area of ????2.1 square meters extends all the way to the heads of the rear passengers. Combined with a huge panoramic sunroof, there should be very good lighting and a sense of open space in the car during the day.
The front and rear of the car basically continue the design of the NIO ES6, which is inspired by the front face of the Star Wars Imperial soldier helmet. It can also convey a sense of the future well on this more sporty coupe SUV. . The simple rear end does not have too many lines, and the slightly blackened taillights are the same as those on the ES6.
The interior design is similar to the interior styling of the ES6. As for the space inside the car, Kyden had the opportunity to see a display of the second row of space before. After a passenger with a height of 1.8 meters sits in the back row, there is still a certain amount of room between the head and the roof. Compared with the GLC Coupe of the same level, In other models, the rear seat comfort is much better.
NO.3?-?Some new design details are quite good, such as the wheels
In some small details, we can still see that Weilai has spent a lot of time on this car. For example, the closed low-wind resistance wheel hub, the outer cover is made of a special 14-layer laminated carbon fiber material, innovatively made into a unidirectional pattern instead of the traditional woven plaid, which better simulates the metal texture.
The lightweight carbon fiber cover optimizes wind resistance without excessively increasing the unsprung weight and affecting control.
NO.4?-?The 100kWh large-capacity battery is finally here, and the upgrade cost is reasonable
The biggest factor affecting the battery life of electric vehicles is the battery capacity, and the problem that has troubled ES8 and ES6 for a long time The shortcomings in battery life have also been fundamentally solved after the release of the 100kWh battery pack.
The feasibility of battery upgrade relies on NIO’s unique battery swap mode. From the initial 70kWh battery pack to the later 84kWh and 100kWh battery packs, if the year-by-year development of battery technology and the degradation of battery pack performance after long-term use are the problems that make you hesitate to buy an electric car now, then choose to have a battery replacement NIO's model can solve this problem.
The 100kWh battery pack will be available as soon as the fourth quarter of 2020 (too slow). If the original user’s 70kWh battery is directly upgraded to 100kW, the cost will be 58,000 yuan (the entire battery rental is 1,280 yuan/ moon). NIO has given a gratitude discount to old car owners (especially the first batch of car owners). The Founder Edition and the first batch of car owners can enjoy a 40% discount on the service, and the upgrade fee is reduced to 34,800 yuan (the overall battery rental is 768 yuan/month).
The installation process is also very convenient. You only need to go to the delivery center or a nearby battery swap station to replace it after receiving the notification. If you only occasionally need to use a large-capacity battery pack for long-distance travel, you can also choose battery leasing to temporarily obtain this 100kWh battery pack. This is a good choice for car owners who have limited funds but want excellent battery life at critical moments. Very perfect solution.
NO.5?-?The battery life finally broke the 600km mark
After equipped with a 100kWh battery pack, NIO EC6 has a NEDC battery life of more than 600km (performance version 615km/sport version 605km), whether it is high-speed commuting or daily driving, this endurance capability can be used in most car usage scenarios.
Coupled with NIO’s complete battery replacement and energy replenishment system (charging piles, battery swapping stations, charging vehicles), EC6 will be one of the best new energy vehicles with the best driving experience.
NO.6?-?The fastest acceleration to 100 kilometers is 4.7 seconds
In terms of power, Weilai EC6 is equipped with two power systems with different power adjustments, including:
1. The sports version is equipped with 160kW permanent magnet motors at the front and rear, with a maximum total output power of 320kW, a peak torque of 610N·m, and an acceleration of 100 kilometers per hour in 5.6 seconds.
2. The performance version is equipped with a front 160kW permanent magnet motor and a rear 240kW AC asynchronous induction motor. Its maximum total output power reaches 400kW, its maximum output torque is 725N·m, and it can accelerate to 100 kilometers in 4.7 seconds.
Both versions can choose battery packs of two different specifications, 70kWh/100kWh. 84kWh is currently not an option.
NO.7-?20kW household charging pile
On NIO Day, NIO also released a 20kW household DC charging pile (requires 380V three-phase power support), which It will greatly improve the efficiency of home charging piles, and it only takes 5 hours to charge a 100kWh battery pack.
NO.8?-?Car and machine updates, worry-free service evolution, and Xpeng overcharging...
1. After the car and machine system is updated to version 2.4.0, car owners Our most requested snow mode and seat memory/comfort entry functions have finally appeared, which coincides with the cooling and snowing in the north, which is quite timely;
2. The worry-free service package will also be available next year. There are new changes, perhaps the personalized service options we are looking forward to can be realized, so that resources can be more fully utilized without causing waste;
3. Xiaopeng Supercharger is officially connected to the NIO App charging map , the powerful alliance of two new energy vehicle brands, the cooperation between the two parties covers the entire process of inquiry, use, payment, etc., which to a certain extent expands the coverage of charging facilities of both parties and further improves user charging efficiency and charging convenience;
4. NIO ES8 is launched as a luxury car on the Didi platform. This service is the first to be launched in Shenzhen. Users can directly select NIO ES8 as a ride vehicle on the Didi Chuxing luxury car interface. This move will enhance NIO’s reputation among high-end consumers and is indeed a wise move.
NO.9?-?The price has not been announced, and it is expected to be a little more expensive than ES6.
At the NIO Day site, the price of NIO EC6 was not announced. In this regard, Li Bin explained: Tesla’s Model Y will also enter China next year, so we want to reserve more flexible space. The official guide price of EC6 will be announced in July 2020, and the actual car will be launched in September 2020. Officially delivered in the month.
Of course, reservations are welcome. Weilai EC6 can be officially booked from now on, and the deposit is 2,000 yuan, which can be used to offset the car price of 5,000 yuan.
The author judges that according to industry pricing rules, the GLC Coupe is a little more expensive than the GLC, the Cayenne Coupe is a little more expensive than the Cayenne, the X4 is a little more expensive than the X3, and the Q8 is a little more expensive than the Q7. Therefore, the price of the EC6 will also be higher than ES6 (price after subsidy: 358,000-548,000) increased by about 5%.
NO.10?-? Off-topic: Li Bin may not be the “worst person in 2020”
In addition to the above content released by NIO Day today, NIO’s performance in December There are also many highlights in his movements.
There are various signs that NIO is gradually overcoming the difficult situation in the early stage, and the expenses invested in operations and user retention in the early stage are also giving positive feedback to the development of NIO. This also makes us look forward to NIO bringing more surprises to the new energy vehicle field in 2020.
On December 12, the 20,000th ES8 was delivered in Shanghai; on December 19, the 10,000th ES6 was delivered in Beijing. Since July 2019, NIO has experienced five consecutive months of delivery growth, and in new energy Automobile sales bucked the market trend and rose amid the cold winter.
This year, an article titled "Nio Li Bin: The Worst Person in 2019" went viral on WeChat Moments, becoming one of the few insider articles that spread outside the automotive industry.
In 2020, is Li Bin still the worst person?
Hope not.
The author has interviewed double-digit leaders of car companies. This cowherd boy who was admitted to Peking University as the top liberal arts student in Taihu County is the most mentally strong and charismatic person I have ever seen. Take the lead.
In the great reshuffle of 2019, many new car-making forces chose to give up. NIO, which has been reviled by the unscrupulous media and ignorant people for more than two years, has remained standing. This is inseparable from a man with indestructible willpower. At the helm.
The author jokingly said last night, "Someone should make a movie about Li Bin and his legendary story." The other person replied: "Movies are made for successful people, and Li Bin has not succeeded yet."< /p>
Yes, capital does not believe in tears and obsession, capital only believes in capital itself.
Who knows where NIO will go in 2020?
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.