Do you still remember the new car EC6 released by Weilai on NIO Day last year? As a coupe pure electric SUV, this car has attracted a lot of attention due to its stylish design and good product competitiveness. But the only regret is that the price of this new car has not been announced for a long time. At the recent Chengdu Auto Show, NIO finally announced the official price and configuration of the EC6, and announced that the first batch of vehicles will be delivered in late September. Let’s take a quick look.
Price information
Weilai EC6*** is divided into three configurations: sports version, performance version and signature version. The sports model starts at 368,000 yuan, and the performance version The model is priced at 408,000 yuan, and the signature version, which is the top model, is priced at 526,000 yuan.
From the overall price point of view, the price of the new car is slightly higher than that of the Weilai ES6, which is about 10,000 yuan more than the ES6 of the same level. However, this is also in line with the "rules" in the industry, because generally, the coupe version of SUV models is higher than the regular version, such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLC Coupe.
However, from the perspective of configuration, this time the EC6 is equipped with advanced surround sound and a microfiber velvet ceiling in the basic configuration. If these configurations are included, the selling price of the car is almost the same. It seems that the Weilai EC6 is more of a differentiated model put on the market by Weilai to compete with the upcoming Model Y.
Then the question is, if I give you 400,000 yuan, would you choose Tesla Model Y or Weilai EC6? Let’s take a detailed look at the product performance of NIO EC6, and also make an all-round comparison with Tesla Model Y.
Endurance performance
Endurance has always been Tesla’s strength, and Tesla has been able to maintain its leading position after major traditional car companies have successively launched new energy products. Currently, Model Y will provide two imported models, the long-range version and the Performance high-performance version. The long-range version has a cruising range of 505km (WLTP). It is not yet known how much battery life the Model Y will have after it is produced in China. However, based on the performance of the Model 3 after it is produced in China, and converted to NEDC standards, its battery life should be able to reach 600 kilometers.
In contrast, Weilai EC6 provides two battery pack options of 70kWh and 100kWh for each version of the model. The sports version equipped with a 70kWh battery pack has a NEDC comprehensive operating range of 430 kilometers. , the model equipped with a 100kWh battery pack has a range of 605km. The performance version and signature version models equipped with 70kWh battery pack and 100kWh battery pack have corresponding driving ranges of 440km and 615km respectively. Overall, the battery life performance of both cars is very good.
Charging efficiency
In terms of charging time, Tesla has the third generation super charging technology, which can achieve a maximum charging power of 250kW and can charge from 20 to 20 kW in just 15 minutes. Charge to 80. Both Model 3 and Model Y support third-generation super charging technology.
In the fast charging state of EC6, the 70kWh/100kWh battery pack takes 0.8 hours/0.9 hours to charge 0-80, and 1.5 hours/1.6 hours to fully charge. Calculated, in terms of charging efficiency, Tesla Model Y is even better. But don’t forget, NIO has a unique electric energy service system NIO Power. It consists of three parts: traditional charging piles, battery swapping stations and mobile charging vehicles.
Among them, the battery swap mode is a major feature of NIO. It is reported that NIO Power has applied for more than 300 patented technologies in battery replacement technology alone. Judging from previous demonstrations, the results are great. Moreover, NIO’s power swap station is very compact, with only about 3 parking spaces.
However, a common doubt in the industry about the power swap mode is that if the battery pack is connected to the car body using buckles for the convenience of power swap, then frequent replacement of the main power module will cause safety issues. In the battery swap model promoted by Spacetime Electric and BAIC, the main service targets are online ride-hailing and taxis, and the operating road conditions are relatively standard urban road conditions. NIO’s battery swap model still needs to undergo a long period of testing.
Although battery replacement is not necessarily convenient, it brings another benefit: upgradability. Battery technology is improving every year, which means that the NIO EC6, which uses a battery swap design, can be replaced with a battery with higher battery life in the future.
Power performance
The strength of Tesla is that while ensuring battery life, it also uses acceleration performance that is difficult to match by competitors in the same class. This is also reflected in Model Y. Official data shows that the Tesla Model? time.
Weilai EC6 also performs well in this regard. The car currently has two power versions. The signature version and the performance version are equipped with a 160kW 240kW power combination. The comprehensive system power is 400kW, and the 0-100km/h acceleration time is 4.5 Second. The sports version is equipped with a 160kW 160kW power combination, with a comprehensive system power of 320kW and an acceleration time of 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds. Overall, it is slightly inferior to Tesla Model Y, but it is also at the top of the industry.
Autonomous driving assistance system
In terms of autonomous driving, NIO EC6 uses the NIO Pilot autonomous driving assistance system independently developed by NIO and is equipped with the Mobileye EyeQ4 autonomous driving chip. In addition, it also Equipped with three forward-facing cameras, 4 surround-view cameras, 5 millimeter-wave radars and 12 ultrasonic sensors.
The three NIO EC6 models are equipped with NIO Pilot basic functions as standard, such as cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and other L1 level automatic driving assistance functions.
At the same time, the signature version also comes standard with NIO Pilot's full package, which enables automatic assisted navigation driving, congestion automatic assisted driving, turn signal control lane change and other L2 level automatic driving functions. Car owners who purchase sports and performance versions can also pay for this optional package, which costs 39,000 yuan.
As for the Tesla Model?
Vehicle Internet System
NIO EC6 is equipped with NIO's unique "NOMI" artificial intelligence system, which integrates a voice interaction system and an intelligent emotion engine. Commands can be used to adjust the air conditioning temperature and the volume in the car. It can also purify the air according to weather conditions, and can even be connected to external hardware to take selfies. It is very rich in terms of playability and functionality.
After the Tesla smart system was upgraded to V10, it also made certain improvements in localization, such as the addition of Tencent Video and iQiyi video applications (overseas, it is Youtube Netflix video streaming media). In fact, Tesla, as one of the first car companies to use large touch screens, has never been able to tap into the entertainment functions of the large central control screen. Now it has the popular video function, which finally allows users to wait for it. Stop playing with your phone while driving. But in other aspects, it is not as user-friendly as Weilai NOMI.
Body size
Since the body parameters of Model Y have not yet been announced, Musk made it clear that Model Y is only 10 times larger than Model 3. But in terms of actual seating space, Model Y is not too bad, otherwise it would not provide a 7-seater layout. However, the third row needs to be optional, and the optional price is RMB 27,800.
The editor of Dianju believes that the price of this option is a bit expensive. If you have a hard demand for 7 seats, there is no need to spend this money.
NIO EC6 rear row
In contrast, NIO EC6 has a very good performance in terms of space comfort. First of all, its body parameters have great advantages. Its length, width and height are 4850×1965×1731mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2900mm. Therefore, the rear space of Weilai EC6 is quite spacious, and it should have certain advantages compared with Model Y. In addition, the passenger seat of NIO EC6 can be optionally equipped with a "Queen's Passenger". The seat back can lie almost flat and is equipped with leg rests for excellent comfort.
It is worth mentioning that the Weilai EC6 adopts an integrated dome-type glass roof. The double-layer high-strength tempered glass covers the position above the heads of the rear passengers and reaches the frame connecting the tailgate, with an area of ??2.1 ㎡, can provide a sense of open space and transparency in the car. This glass can insulate more than 83% of heat and 99.9% of ultraviolet rays.
Appearance design
In terms of appearance, the front face shape of EC6 can be said to be in the same vein as ES6, almost exactly the same. Specifically, Weilai EC6 continues the Xbar front face design of ES6, and also uses a split headlight set, which looks more technological. The biggest change is at the rear of the car. After sacrificing part of the trunk space, the rear line of the Weilai EC6 is smoother. At the rear of the car, the EC6 is the same as the ES6. It is also the "heartbeat taillight" designed by NIO's family. The details are exquisite and very three-dimensional, and the turn signal is a flowing water type.
A warm reminder, the "EC6" tail mark on the tail of NIO is made of genuine aluminum. It will be very expensive to replace it if it is lost.
The front face design of Model Y is exactly the same as Model 3, and the visual effect of the whole vehicle is like a stretched Model 3. But it is undeniable that Model Y still looks good. The unique fully enclosed front face and elegant lines make it look sexy.
Interior design
In the interior part, the two cars also maintain a highly consistent family design. The interior design of NIO EC6 is almost the same as that of ES6, and the function button layout in the car is clear and simple. The interior styling is rich in layers and has a strong sense of luxury. The interior of the car adopts an LCD instrument panel and an 11.3-inch touch screen design for the central control.
Model Y’s interior adopts a minimalist style. Most of the function settings in the car are integrated on a central control screen, leaving only a few physical buttons. This style of interior looks relatively simple and has a sense of technology, but many people think that this design is slightly lacking in luxury and does not match the pricing of its model. So for "geeks", the interior of Model Y may be more pleasing, but the interior of EC6 is more in line with public aesthetics.
Dianju Summary
In general, the Weilai EC6 is a coupe version of the Weilai ES6. Apart from the differences in appearance design and configuration, there are basically not many differences. Big difference. The arrival of Weilai EC6 is more to meet the needs of users who pursue personalization.
Finally, how to choose between NIO EC6 and Model Y? The editor of Dianju believes that if you pay more attention to the continued performance, brand and future second-hand value retention rate, Model Y is obviously more suitable to buy, but more attention is paid to service and configuration performance, the price is more affordable, and the NIO EC6 with a stronger sense of luxury is the same good.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.