NIO ES8 tops 160,000 deliveries, powering brand sales
The flagship electric SUV accounted for more than 60% of the company’s main marque volume in January–September, underscoring its commercial importance NIO’s third-generation ES8 has reached 160,000 cumulative deliveries, with the large electric SUV remaining a key sales driver for the company's main brand more than 1 year after launch. NIO announced on Friday that it delivered the 160,000th third-generation ES8 in Xi'an, Shaanxi province , in northwestern China, to a local couple who run a high-end equipment manufacturing business. The owners chose the ES8 for its suitability for business hospitality and long-distance travel. NIO's battery swap network was also a key factor in their decision. The third-generation ES8 was launched on September 20, 2025 , with deliveries beginning the following day. It reached 150,000 cumulative deliveries on September 20 this year, its first anniversary. The latest 10,000 deliveries took 33 days, slightly longer than the 30 days nee...