Meet the world’s most aerodynamic SUV, the Nio EC7

KUALA LUMPUR: The Chinese electric carmaker Nio has recently pulled the wraps off its new electric coupe SUV, the EC7, at the 2022 Nio Day held in China. 

The brand claims the latest EV as the world’s most aerodynamic vehicle in the category beating the Tesla Model X and the all-new Toyota Prius. The EC7 has a drag coefficient of just 0.23 while the Model X and Prius come with 0.25 CD and 0.27 CD ratings, respectively. What makes the Nio EC7 the most aerodynamic is the sloping roofline, long overhangs, and an active adjustable rear wing.

Built on Nio’s second-generation platform, the EC7 also boasts tons of advanced components such as an intelligent air suspension and a high-performance drive platform. The latter combines a 300-kW induction motor and a 180-kW permanent magnet motor, which enables the EV to hit the century sprint in just 3.8 seconds. 

The Nio EC7 will be offered in three battery packs - 75 kWh, 100 kWh, and 150 kWh. The smaller versions deliver around 490 km of maximum driving range (on the Chinese CLTC test cycle) while the 150 kWh unit to be available at a later date will push the EV’s range to over 940 km.

Dimensionally, the Nio EC7 is 4,968 mm long, 1,974 mm wide, and 1,714 mm tall and spans a wheelbase of 2,960 mm.

Among the key feature highlights of the Nio EC7 are - 

• ADB intelligent multi-beam headlights 
• A panoramic digital cockpit with an AI assistant called Nomi
• 23-speaker premium audio system with Dolby Atmos panoramic sound 
• 12.8″ AMOLED control screen
• Three-zone climate control system
• Front and rear heated seats
• A panoramic glass roof made of double-layer sound and heat insulation glass 
• Full-stack autonomous driving capability with 33 precision long-range sensors, four 3MP enhanced cameras, seven 8MP HD cameras, 5 mm wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors

The all-new Nio EC7 will go on sale in the Chinese market in May this year at a starting price of RMB 488,000 (approximately equal to RM 309k).

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