According to AutoHome, the Nio EC7 will be marketed as a sports car with dual electric motors and a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 3.8 seconds – the fastest a Nio has ever sprinted. Prices will begin from 488,000 Yuan.
The spec sheet states that the car is 4,968 mm long, 1,974 mm wide and 1,714 mm tall with 2,960 mm between the axles. It follows the usual styling direction of Nio cars and boasts larger displays in the cabin along with up to 23 audio speakers. The infotainment system is powered by high-performance Nvidia architecture and grants access to numerous connected services.
Drivers will know to appreciate extensive aids and assists based on a LiDAR and 33 other sensors. Over-the-air updates should be able to expand the feature set in the next few years.
A motor on the front axle drives it with 245 PS (242 hp /180 kW), while the rear axle gets 408 PS (402 hp / 300 kW) of its own. The combined output makes 653 PS (644 hp / 480 kW) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque. Large 380mm Brembo brake rotors reduce the standard braking path to a manageable 33.9 meters, or 111.2 feet.
Customers can choose from three battery sizes. The smallest 75-kWh option grants up to 490 km (304 miles) of range. The middle-ground 100-kWh option lasts 635 km (395 miles), and the top spec offers a manufacturer-rated 150 kWh of capacity for a claimed 940 km (584 miles) of range.
In its costly first edition trim, the Nio EC7 will start from 578,000 Yuan (83,000 USD). Buyers can mitigate this by opting out of the traction battery, renting their desired battery size on a monthly basis at rates starting as low as 980 Yuan ($140). The car itself will then cost as little as 418,000 Yuan (60,000 USD) before options.
The first deliveries in China are scheduled for May 2023.