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The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker opened pre-sales in China for the ES9 on April 9, 2026, revealing pricing that starts at 528,000 yuan ($77,230) including the battery pack: the price is 31% lower than the ET9's current starting price of 768,000 yuan ($112,350). The official launch of the ES9 is expected in late May, with initial customer deliveries slated to begin on June 1   NIO ES9 launch event NIO opened pre-sales for its new flagship EV SUV, the ES9, on April 9, 2026, at a technology launch event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province , with aggressive pricing, seeking to replicate the success of the ES8 in the higher-end market. The NIO ES9 is a long-anticipated flagship SUV that inherits most of the technologies and features introduced during the launch of the NIO ET9 sedan.  NIO started pre-sales at a price significantly lower than the ET9 sedan equipped with similar technologies. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker announced a pre-sales starting price of 528,000 yu...

The new electric Sport Utility will use Leapmotor's technology and is planned to be produced at Stellantis' Zaragoza plant in Spain, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday. The deal, if finalized, would help Stellantis significantly reduce the time and cost required to develop a new EV model, the report noted. Stellantis has also started preliminary talks with Leapmotor on developing an Alfa Romeo model  Leapmotor B10 compact electric Suv Stellantis is in advanced talks with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor to jointly develop a new electric SUV under the Opel brand, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday . The partnership between Stellantis and Leapmotor began in 2023 when the former invested EUR 1.5 billion to acquire about 20% of Leapmotor's shares, now diluted to 15%. In May 2024, the two parties established Leapmotor International, a joint venture with Stellantis holding a 51% stake.  Founded in 2015, Leapmotor is one of the fastest-growing Chine...

NIO sub-brand compact EV  has officially launched its refreshed model today, focusing on offering more features at no extra cost to attract more urban commuter consumers Firefly, the sub-brand compact EV brand under NIO, officially launched its refreshed model today. The upgraded Firefly EV maintains its starting price while boosting motor power and adding some of the most desired features. The starting price for the base version of the new model, including the battery pack, is set at 119,800 yuan ($17,470). If consumers choose the BaaS (battery as a service) battery rental program, the starting price will drop to 79,800 yuan ($11,600) , with a monthly battery rental fee of 399 yuan ($60). The higher-trim variant has a starting price of 125,800 yuan ($18,300) for the full vehicle purchase. Under the BaaS program, the starting price for this version is 85,800 yuan ($12,470).  The new model adds a color scheme known as "Maillard," as well as a custom two-tone lower bumpe...

The Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) maker unveiled the interior design details of the full-size Sport Utility ahead of its official debut and pre-sale launch scheduled for April 9 . The upcoming event will start at 7 pm Beijing time on Thursday, aiming to build market momentum for the model ahead of the Beijing auto show  Cockpit of the NIO ES9 NIO has officially released several images and the interior design details of its new flagship SUV, the Nio ES9, ahead of its official debut and pre-sale launch scheduled for April 9. As the largest and highest‑positioned full‑size SUV in NIO’s lineup , the ES9 not only surpasses the ES8 in exterior dimensions but also introduces significant innovations in interior design and smart cockpit interaction.  According to the official images, the NIO ES9 adopts the ‘Skyline’ cockpit design language first seen on the ET9, while the overall design tone remains consistent with NIO’s third‑generation platform’s minimalist style.  NIO ES9 ado...

NIO sub-brand compact EV  (Electric Vehicle) will launch an upgraded version of its currently sole model, the Firefly EV, on April 7, as the model approaches its one-year anniversary on the market . Firefly said in an official statement on Friday that it will hold an upgrade launch event next Tuesday, which will kick off at 7:00 pm Beijing time.  The brand did not provide further details on the upgraded model, but hinted that owners of the current model will also receive "surprises." The new model is expected to be equipped with a larger capacity power battery, and its motor power is also anticipated to see a significant upgrade.  The Firefly EV is the lowest-priced model under NIO , currently carrying an official starting price of 119,800 yuan ($17,420) including the battery pack in its home market of China. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker launched the Firefly brand, its third brand after the Nio main brand and the Onvo sub-brand, at its annual NIO Day 2024 eve...

The Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) maker officially launched on Thursday the 2026 editions of the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6 with unchanged starting prices. Nio's four updated models feature upgrades in exterior design, interior configurations, and smart assisted driving experiences  Updated NIO ES6 (left) and EC6 Nio officially launched updated versions of its "5566" lineup on Thursday. The 2026 editions of the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6 officially entered the Chinese EV market with unchanged starting prices. The starting prices for the 2026 ET5 and ET5 Touring remain at 298,000 yuan ($43,270) , including the battery pack. Their starting prices under the BaaS (battery as a service) program are both 190,000 yuan ($27,650). The updated ES6 electric SUV starts at 338,000 yuan ($49,185), while the EC6 starts at 358,000 yuan ($52,000). Under the BaaS program, they start at 230,000 yuan ($33,470) and 250,000 yuan ($36,280), respectively. Nio's four updated model...