Chinese automaker Nio has released the new ES6 Milestone Edition, marking the milestone of 300,000 cumulative ES6 deliveries since the model’s launch. The company announced the edition on November 17 along with pricing details. The commemorative model is priced at 349,800 yuan (49,300 USD), while the battery-rental version is 241,800 yuan (34,000 USD).
According to Nio, this edition introduces exclusive design touches and upgrades several previously optional features to standard equipment. The standard configuration includes 20-inch multi-spoke “woven snow” wheels, the Nomi Mate 3.0 voice assistant, a so-called “queen passenger seat”, the Moon theme package, and an ambient-lighting suite. These additions differentiate the commemorative model from the ES6 variants launched earlier this year.
The ES6 has been one of Nio’s highest-volume vehicles. The model was unveiled in December 2018 and began customer deliveries in June 2019. The latest generation of the ES6 went on sale in May this year, with a starting price of 338,000 yuan (approximately 47,600 USD) for the full-purchase model and 268,000 yuan (approximately 37,750 USD) with the battery-rental option.
The ES6 Milestone Edition adopts the same platform and broader feature set introduced with the NT 2.0 update. Background information from Nio’s latest ES6 release indicates that the model features revised styling with a reshaped hood and updated airflow guides around the front bumper. Matrix LED headlights remain standard. Depending on the configuration, wheel options extend up to 21 inches; however, the commemorative edition is equipped with 20-inch wheels as standard.
Inside, the ES6 series features a 15.6-inch AMOLED centre display, paired with a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel. Nio’s Nomi Mate 3.0 system manages voice-activated functions. Other commonly available features across the current ES6 lineup include wireless phone charging, NFC digital key support, and updated switchgear on the steering wheel. Seat designs incorporate heating, ventilation and massage functions in higher trims, with the rear row in those versions featuring a control screen for climate and seating adjustments.
The powertrain of the ES6 remains unchanged for the Milestone Edition. The dual-motor system produces 360 kW and 700 Nm of torque. Battery options include 75 kWh, 100 kWh, and 150 kWh packs, with a maximum range of up to 930 km, depending on the configuration. Nio continues to offer a battery-swap compatible layout, as well as the option to purchase the vehicle with or without the battery.
Driver-assistance capability is based on the company’s sensor suite, which includes LiDAR and 29 sensors supported by the NX9031 computing platform. Safety-related updates, including tyre blowout control at high speed and UV-blocking laminated glass, carry over from the standard ES6.
The launch of the ES6 300,000-unit Milestone Edition marks a notable production milestone for Nio’s mid-size electric SUV. Deliveries of the new edition start immediately in the Chinese market.
Follow us for ev updates
