- The Nio ES6 Milestone Edition starts at RMB 349,800 ($49,240), which is RMB 11,800 or 3.49 percent higher than the standard ES6.
- The ES6 Milestone Edition commemorates the SUV's upcoming milestone of 300,000 units delivered later this month.
Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) has rolled out a new variant of its ES6 electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) featuring exclusive configurations at a higher price point.
The EV maker announced today the official launch of the ES6 Milestone Edition, commemorating the SUV's upcoming milestone of 300,000 deliveries this month.
Nio announced the 300,000th ES6 rolled off the production line on November 1. It has not yet announced the delivery of the milestone vehicle.
The ES6 Milestone Edition starts at RMB 349,800 ($49,240), including a 100-kWh battery pack. This represents an increase of RMB 11,800, or 3.49 percent, over the standard ES6's starting price of RMB 338,000.
Under the BaaS (Battery as a Service) purchase plan, the ES6 Milestone Edition starts at RMB 241,800 with a monthly battery rental fee of RMB 1,128.
The standard ES6 under the BaaS plan starts at RMB 230,000 with the same monthly battery rental fee of RMB 1,128.
Price of ES6 after Milestone Edition launch
| Trim | Battery | Price with battery (RMB) | Price with BaaS | Monthly battery rental under BaaS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES6 | 100-kWh | 338,000 | 230,000 | 1,128 |
| ES6 | 75-kWh | NA | 230,000 | 728 |
| ES6 Milestone Edition | 100-kWh | 349,800 | 241,800 | 1,128 |
The ES6 Milestone Edition features 20-inch wheels, Nomi Mate 3.0, a premium front passenger seat, and a Moon-themed exterior package.
Customers who order the ES6 Milestone Edition on or before November 30 will receive benefits including 48 free battery swap vouchers and 5 years of free NOP+ (Navigate on Pilot Plus) driver assistance.
ES6 Milestone Edition display models have arrived at Nio showrooms, with deliveries set to commence on November 18.
Nio's website indicates a 2-3 week delivery wait for both the standard ES6 and ES6 Milestone Edition.
As Nio's second mass-produced model following the ES8 SUV, the ES6 has been the EV maker's best-selling model for several years.
However, the SUV's position has been repeatedly overtaken by the ET5 Touring station wagon this year. Last month, the ES8 became Nio brand's top-delivered model as production capacity increased.
The ES8 delivered 6,703 units in October, marking a 102.02 percent increase from its previous record of 3,318 units set in December 2018, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
The ET5 Touring delivered 4,526 units in October, making it the second-highest delivering Nio-brand model.
The ES6 SUV delivered 2,976 units in October, ranking as the third-highest delivering Nio-brand model for the month.
($1 = RMB 7.1043)
