Which is better, EC6 or ES6?
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The differences between the NIO EC6 and NIO ES6 lie in their pricing and vehicle configurations. Price comparison: The NIO EC6 is a mid-size SUV under the NIO brand, with the latest top-tier model being the 2020 615KM Signature Edition; the NIO ES6 is also a mid-size SUV under the NIO brand, with the latest top-tier model being the 2020 610KM Signature Edition. In terms of pricing, the official price of the NIO EC6 top-tier model is slightly lower than that of the NIO ES6 top-tier model. Overall vehicle dimensions: The latest top-tier NIO EC6 measures 4850(mm) in length, 1965(mm) in width, and 1714(mm) in height, with a wheelbase of 2900(mm). The latest top-tier NIO ES6 measures 4850(mm) in length, 1965(mm) in width, and 1731(mm) in height, with a wheelbase of 2900(mm). In terms of overall dimensions, the NIO EC6 top-tier model is as long as the NIO ES6 top-tier model, and both share the same wheelbase length. Overall configuration comparison: Comparing selected safety features, driving assistance configurations, lighting setups, and interior features between the NIO EC6 top-tier model and the NIO ES6 top-tier model, the two models are evenly matched in terms of overall configuration.
I previously test drove both the EC6 and ES6, and honestly the choice really comes down to personal needs. The EC6's coupe SUV design is truly eye-catching – the sloping roofline and frameless doors turn heads everywhere. Every time I parked, someone would ask about the car. However, the rear headroom is about three fingers' width less than the ES6, and the trunk opening height is somewhat limited. The ES6 offers a more traditional, balanced approach with spacious seating in every position and a trunk that easily accommodates strollers and large suitcases. Both models share similar powertrain configurations, but the EC6 delivers a sportier drive with firmer suspension tuning for better cornering support, while the ES6 feels like a moving sofa with smoother speed bump absorption. For singles or young couples, the EC6 brings more excitement, but for families with kids, the ES6 proves more practical.
