Shanghai (ZXZC)- The NIO ES6, a five-seat high-end pure electric SUV to be based on the same platform as the ES 8, will be priced between RMB 180,000 and RMB 200,000 and hit the market in the first half of 2019. Since the ES 6 is smaller than the ES 8, its price will be RMB 80,000 to RMB 100,000 lower than the ES 8's price, which will start from around RMB 280,500 after eliminating the subsidies from both central government and local government.

It is known that the NIO ES 6 will be manufactured by JAC, NIO's contract manufacturer. According to NIO's plan, the ES 6 will be equipped with a new electric propulsion system, which will adopt an all-new double permanent magnet electric motor or a PM electric motor. Besides, the model is expected to be equipped with a higher energy-density battery pack, enabling it to have a range of more than 450km.

The ES 6 features redesigned style for the fog lights and bumper at its front end, delivering a stronger multilayered sense. It is revealed that the ES 6 will take on the Borgward BXi7, the Roewe MARVEL X and the all-new BYD Tang EV.

It is noteworthy that NIO aims to have an annual sale target of 60,000 units for the ES6s in 2019, and expects to have the number increased to 200,000 units in 2021.