Nio's second act in Singapore

The ES6 brings Nio's battery-swap technology and premium cabin to the compact luxury SUV segment.

Following the ES8 flagship, Nio is targeting the more accessible ES6 at buyers who want premium EV motoring without the full-size SUV footprint.

We spent a week with the ES6 to test both the driving experience and the much-discussed battery swap network.

Battery swap in practice

The swap station at Loyang completed the exchange in four minutes — faster than filling a petrol tank. The process is fully automated: drive in, stay seated, drive out with a fully charged battery. For apartment dwellers without home charging, this alone could justify the purchase.

Cabin and tech

Nio has not held back on the interior.

• Nappa leather and microfiber headliner as standard.
• NOMI AI assistant that responds to voice commands naturally.
• Air suspension with comfort and sport modes.
• Over-the-air updates that add features post-delivery.

Range

The 100kWh battery delivered around 420km in mixed driving — competitive for the class and effectively unlimited if you swap regularly.

Conclusion

The ES6 is Nio's most important model for Singapore — accessible enough to sell in volume, premium enough to justify the badge.

Battery swap removes the biggest barrier to EV ownership for HDB residents.