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Onvo L60, the inaugural model from Nio’s sub-brand Onvo, will feature a 60.6 kWh battery weighting 439kg on its standard range version, an official document from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) revealed on Wednesday.
According to the ministry’s announcement — initially shared by AutoHome — the standard range version will be available with three range options: 501km, 525km, and 555km, depending on the model configuration. The L60 can achieve an energy consumption of 12.1 kWh per 100 km.
The SUV, positioned as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y, targets family users and has a pre-sale price starting at 219,900 RMB ($30,100), which is 30,000 RMB lower than the Tesla Model Y.
The final official price remains unknown as customers speculate about the cost of the version with Battery as a Service (BAAS), which offers a lower initial buying price. The first units are expected to be delivered on September 10, according to local media.
The Onvo L60 features a 900V high-voltage architecture, with a CLTC energy efficiency of 92.3% and the world’s lowest drag coefficient for a production SUV at 0.229.
Unlike the models launched by its parent brand Nio, the Onvo L60 will be available in both single-motor and dual-motor versions. The vehicle measures 4828mm in length, 1930mm in width, and 1616mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2950mm.
The dual-motor version of the Onvo L60 is equipped with a 240kW motor, while the four-wheel-drive version features front and rear motors with maximum power outputs of 100kW and 240kW, respectively. The vehicle uses BYD’s lithium iron phosphate batteries. In addition to the three range options revealed, future versions will offer ranges of 730km and over 1000km, depending on battery capacity.
During the launch event in mid-May, Onvo President Alan Ai stated, “Onvo is on a mission to create better family life, and the L60 will accompany its users to explore the world, celebrating happiness on every journey.”
Last week, the company announced that its Chief Financial Officer Steven Wei Feng has resigned after five years in the company due to “personal and family reasons”.
As the resignation has immediate effect, Nio‘s board has promoted its Senior Vice President of Finance, Stanley Yu Qu, to become the new Chief Financial Officer.
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