The Nio EL7, a Chinese luxury crossover that will reportedly go on sale in Europe next year, was the subject of our discussion just earlier this month (see the related links section below). The Chinese manufacturer has added a coupe-fied variant of the battery-powered car to its SUV portfolio. In China, the EC7 is introduced as Nio’s “mid-large flagship coupe SUV.” That sounds a little hazy to us, but there’s a lot more to say about the new EC7.
Starting with the design, the vehicle is exactly what you’d probably expect – the same front-end design as the EL7 combined with a sloped roofline and a longer rear overhang. The EC7 is 195.6 inches (4,968 mm) long, 77.7 inches (1,974 mm) wide, and 67.5 inches (1,714 mm) tall, and has a 116.5-inch (2,960 mm) wheelbase. More importantly, however, the crossover has a drag coefficient of just 0.23, which makes it the world’s most aerodynamic SUV, according to Nio. Helping achieve this solid rating is an active rear wing.
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Starting with the design, the vehicle is precisely what you’d anticipate – the same front-end design as the EL7 paired with a slanted roofline and a greater back overhang. The EC7 is 195.6 inches (4,968 mm) long, 77.7 inches (1,974 mm) wide, and 67.5 inches (1,714 mm) tall, with a wheelbase of 116.5 inches (2,960 mm). More crucially, the crossover sports a drag coefficient of 0.23, making it the world’s most aerodynamic SUV, according to Nio. An active rear wing aids in achieving this high rating.
The power comes from a dual-motor electric drive system with a peak output of 644 horsepower (480 kilowatts) and immediate torque of 626 pound-feet (850 Newton-meters). This configuration allows for a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) acceleration time of 3.8 seconds. The EV SUV is available with 75, 100, or 150 kWh battery packs, with a range between charges ranging from 304 miles (490 km) to 584 miles (940 km) according to China’s CLTC cycle.
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The EC7 comes equipped with a massive panoramic glass roof constructed of double-layer sound and heat insulation glass. Nio’s flexible electrochromic (EC) technology allows for five degrees of changeable transmittance, allowing natural light to enter the car with extraordinary transparency while also protecting privacy when needed. A tri-zone temperature control system, a premium 23-speaker audio system, and heated rear seats are among the other features.
Nio is already taking orders for the EC7, with deliveries set to begin in May of next year. The most cheap EC7 costs 488,000, or around $70,100 at current currency rates. The model with a 100 kWh battery pack costs $546,000 ($78,447).
