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NIO has introduced a new sub-brand in China called Le Dao, which will appear internationally under the name Onvo. The goal of the Onvo brand is to offer purely electric vehicles that are more affordable than the parent company’s NIO models. The first example of this is the Onvo L60, a mid-size SUV.
Slowly but surely, the Chinese NIO is building its sub-brands, whose primary aim is to translate NIO's values into more affordable electric cars. The promise sounds very appealing, as NIO has been operating since the beginning with higher quality materials, batteries, and meticulous assembly. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how they can incorporate these characteristics into lower-priced electric vehicles.
The driving force behind this endeavor will be the two previously introduced sub-brands, Alpin and Onvo. In the case of the latter, we can finally provide specifics. Recently, the first Onvo (Le Dao in China) electric vehicle was unveiled, the L60, which is a mid-size crossover.
The goal of the Onvo brand is to produce high-tech electric vehicles at a more accessible price point. Starting at 219,900 yuan, the Onvo L60 is not cheap, but it is significantly more affordable than its closest rival, the Tesla Model Y, which starts at 249,900 yuan. (start about 31 000$)
Deliveries of the Onvo L60 will begin in September. The mention of the Tesla Model Y is not accidental, as the brand states that it will focus directly on the top contender in the category, specifically the customers who are eyeing it. NIO has not yet disclosed all the features of the L60, but several details have already become known.
The Onvo L60 is built on a 900-volt platform and will be available with battery capacities of 75 kWh, 100 kWh, and 150 kWh, allowing for ranges of 555 km, 730 km, and over 1,000 km on a full charge, respectively. These figures are based on the CLTC standard, so the actual range is likely to be lower.
Speaking of battery packs and NIO, there are two good pieces of news regarding Onvo and the L60: every model from the brand, including the L60, will be compatible with the NIO battery swap network, and the 150 kWh battery pack will also be available for the L60, which will already have semi-solid-state battery cells incorporated. The condition for using the battery swap network is that the car must be purchased with a leaseable battery (BaaS – Battery as a Service), thus the base price will be significantly lower than with a proprietary battery.
Furthermore, NIO claims that the L60 will have the lowest energy consumption in its segment, at 12.1 kWh/100km, compared to 12.5 kWh for the rival Model Y. The complete specifications list, prices, and delivery dates are still pending. However, it is worth noting that the Onvo L60 electric vehicle will also be available in Europe.
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Slowly but surely, the Chinese NIO is building its sub-brands, whose primary aim is to translate NIO's values into more affordable electric cars. The promise sounds very appealing, as NIO has been operating since the beginning with higher quality materials, batteries, and meticulous assembly. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how they can incorporate these characteristics into lower-priced electric vehicles.
The driving force behind this endeavor will be the two previously introduced sub-brands, Alpin and Onvo. In the case of the latter, we can finally provide specifics. Recently, the first Onvo (Le Dao in China) electric vehicle was unveiled, the L60, which is a mid-size crossover.
The goal of the Onvo brand is to produce high-tech electric vehicles at a more accessible price point. Starting at 219,900 yuan, the Onvo L60 is not cheap, but it is significantly more affordable than its closest rival, the Tesla Model Y, which starts at 249,900 yuan. (start about 31 000$)
Deliveries of the Onvo L60 will begin in September. The mention of the Tesla Model Y is not accidental, as the brand states that it will focus directly on the top contender in the category, specifically the customers who are eyeing it. NIO has not yet disclosed all the features of the L60, but several details have already become known.
The Onvo L60 is built on a 900-volt platform and will be available with battery capacities of 75 kWh, 100 kWh, and 150 kWh, allowing for ranges of 555 km, 730 km, and over 1,000 km on a full charge, respectively. These figures are based on the CLTC standard, so the actual range is likely to be lower.
Speaking of battery packs and NIO, there are two good pieces of news regarding Onvo and the L60: every model from the brand, including the L60, will be compatible with the NIO battery swap network, and the 150 kWh battery pack will also be available for the L60, which will already have semi-solid-state battery cells incorporated. The condition for using the battery swap network is that the car must be purchased with a leaseable battery (BaaS – Battery as a Service), thus the base price will be significantly lower than with a proprietary battery.
Furthermore, NIO claims that the L60 will have the lowest energy consumption in its segment, at 12.1 kWh/100km, compared to 12.5 kWh for the rival Model Y. The complete specifications list, prices, and delivery dates are still pending. However, it is worth noting that the Onvo L60 electric vehicle will also be available in Europe.
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