The U6 ion is a concept car from

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, it was first shown at the

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Auto Show in China in July 2020. The U6 ion was due to make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2020, but this was cancelled due to the

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and the vehicle was launched at a virtual event on 3 March 2020. The

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was presented as a fully-electric intelligent coupe equipped with 21-inch alloy wheels, a domed glass roof, an integrated electric scooter and an on-board

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. The production vehicle based on this concept is known as the U6 and went into pre-production in May 2021.

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