The first new electric cars for 2023 are here – presented by the Chinese manufacturer Nio. In addition to a huge SUV for up to seven people, a new coupe model in the design of the Tesla Model Y is also coming onto the market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1-Nio ES8 (2023): New flagship SUV
2-Nio EC7: Greetings from Tesla’s Model Y
3-Large touch screen in the interior
4-Nio promises a charging capacity of 500 kW
Nio, an up-and-coming electric car manufacturer from China, has unveiled two more electrified vehicles. The Nio ES8 will be launched as a spacious family car for up to seven people, the EC7 as a sleek coupé limousine. Both SUV models are initially intended for the Chinese market. Deliveries will start in the home market from May (EC7) or June (ES8) of this year. According to the manufacturer, however, it is already evaluating an introduction on the European continent.
NIO ES8 (2023): NEW FLAGSHIP SUV
Depending on the chosen configuration, the new edition of the Nio ES8, which debuted in 2018, can accommodate either six or seven people. A wheelbase of around three meters makes it possible. Equipped with a 100 kWh battery, Nio has a range of up to 580 kilometers. According to the manufacturer, the standard all-wheel drive with a motor on each axle and five driving modes makes it possible to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The maximum power that can be called up is 400 kW (544 hp) with a maximum torque of 725 Nm.
NIO EC7: GREETINGS FROM TESLA’S MODEL Y
With the almost five meter long Nio EC7 in the style of a Tesla Model Y, the manufacturer relies on a 300 kW (408 kW) strong high-performance induction motor on the rear axle and a 180 kW (245 hp) strong permanent magnet motor on the front axle. In combination, they allow the electric car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, according to the manufacturer. At its peak, speeds of up to 200 km/h are possible. As standard, the car features an active, adjustable rear wing that improves the car’s aerodynamic performance when needed by reducing drag. The EC7 also offers all-wheel drive – with as many as ten driving modes.
LARGE TOUCH SCREEN IN THE INTERIOR
A 7.1.4 sound system with Dolby Atmos support is used in the interior of both vehicles. In addition, ambient lighting and a 12.8-inch AMOLED control screen. In the future, both vehicles should offer the option of changing lanes autonomously on the freeway, depending on local conditions. A glass panorama roof is also part of the equipment list for both models.
The Nio EC7 is offered in China with a 75 kWh battery for the equivalent of just under 66,000 euros. With a 100 kWh energy storage device, at least almost 74,000 euros are due. At least 71,000 or 79,000 euros are due for the ES8.
NIO PROMISES A CHARGING CAPACITY OF 500 KW
Nio also promises a charging capacity of up to 500 kW for the future. Appropriately equipped fast charging stations have now been presented to the public for the first time. For comparison: the local charging infrastructure currently offers a maximum of 350 kW at its peak.
