Name: NIO ES6
Brand: NIO

TrustList summary

The ES6 is the SUV in NIO's range for someone who wants one car for commuting and family trips without the size of the ES8. Dual motors are standard, three battery sizes are offered, and the cabin is closer to a lounge than a conventional compact SUV. It is sold in China.

Batteries and chassis

Three battery sizes are listed: 75 kWh standard range, 100 kWh long range and 150 kWh ultralong range, the last offered as a flexible upgrade. Range is quoted on the CLTC cycle. The body is a steel-aluminum hybrid with integral die casting for the rear floor and pillars, which NIO says cuts weight by 30 percent. The chassis controller supports flexible FOTA updates. Battery swapping is supported, with Power Swap Pilot navigating automatically to swap stations along expressways.

Seats and space

Both front seats have 18-way adjustment, a 4-way headrest, heating, ventilation and massage, and are trimmed in Nappa leather over an 11-layer structure. A Lounge Seat has a one-tap recline position. The second row has an easy entry and exit feature that adjusts the seat automatically. The trunk holds 670 litres, expandable to 1,496 litres with the rear seats folded. Dual wireless charging pads, rear cup holders and magnetic mounts on the seat backs are fitted.

Technology

The cabin has a 15.6 inch AMOLED center display, a 19.4 inch W-HUD and a 10.2 inch instrument cluster. The audio system has 23 speakers and 1,000 watts of output with Dirac Pro spatial audio. The NOMI Mate 3.0 companion has an AMOLED face and swings with the music. Rear-seat child monitoring switches on child locks, anti-pinch alerts and temperature warnings.

Driver assistance and safety

The ES6 offers Active Safety 2.0, Navigate on Pilot Plus, Power Swap Pilot for expressways, NIO Pilot Plus and NIO Link Remote Parking Assist. The Cedar S AQUILA system uses 29 sensors, and computing uses an NX9031 chip and a Qualcomm SA8295P. Features arrive progressively from the second quarter of 2025. Seven airbags are fitted, including a far-side airbag.

Key facts

Batteries: 75, 100 and 150 kWh
Drive: dual motors, standard
Trunk: 670 to 1,496 litres
Airbags: 7
Sensors: 29 (AQUILA)
Sold: China

Summary written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Oct 2026.

Vehicle facts

China · 100 kWh long range · Battery electric

Battery: 100 kWh
Source: nio.com, read on 23 October 2026
Driver assistance: Active Safety 2.0, Navigate on Pilot Plus (NOP+), Power Swap Pilot for Expressways, NIO Pilot Plus, NIO Link Remote Parking Assist
Source: nio.com, read on 17 October 2026
Software updates: Whole-vehicle software updates over the air
Source: nio.com, read on 17 October 2026
App: NIO app
Source: nio.com, read on 17 October 2026

Long range battery (100 kWh), the pack of the long range variant; 75 kWh and 150 kWh packs are also listed

Facts about NIO ES6 as its maker published them for each market, and safety results from the testing body itself. Figures change between model years, trims and markets, so check the linked page before you rely on one. We do not convert ranges between test cycles or carry a figure from one market to another.

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