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NIO began nationwide deliveries of its 5-seat ES8 SUV in China on Friday, as the Chinese EV maker seeks to cement its lead in the premium large SUV market with a more complete product lineup. Nio founder, chairman and CEO William Li, along with co-founder and president Qin Lihong, attended the delivery ceremony and handed over the new vehicles to the first batch of users.  Nio founder, chairman and CEO William Li (second from left) and the company's cofounder and president Qim Lihong (first from right) delivered the five-seat ES8 to the first customers The 5-seat ES8 comes in two trims . The 5-seat Executive Luxury version starts at 382,800 yuan ($56,470) for the full-vehicle purchase, or 274,800 yuan ($40,450) under the BaaS (battery as a service) battery rental plan. The 5-seat Executive Signature version starts at 422,800 yuan ($62,230) for the full-vehicle purchase, or 314,800 yuan ($46,340) under the battery rental plan.  NIO said the first batch of users receiving deliv...

The Chinese brand expands its flagship battery-powered lineup with a roomier cabin layout , lower entry cost, generous luggage capacity and advanced driver-assistance technology  NIO is broadening the appeal of the ES8 with a new five-seat version, designed to make its large electric SUV more versatile and more competitive in the premium segment . The Chinese automaker officially unveiled the model on Thursday, with two trims available and deliveries scheduled to begin on July 10. The Executive Luxury version starts at 382,800 yuan, equivalent to around $56,340, when purchased with the battery included. Under NIO’s BaaS battery-subscription program, the price drops to 274,800 yuan. The higher-spec Executive Signature is priced from 422,800 yuan, or 314,800 yuan with the battery rented separately. That pricing places the five-seat model 24,000 yuan, or 5.9 percent, below the entry price of the third-generation three-row ES8 , which starts at 406,800 yuan. It is a strategic move t...

On July 6, NIO Vice President Ma Lin revealed that the average selling price (ASP) of the NIO brand reached 443,000 yuan ($65,250) in June, up 61,000 yuan ($8,985) from May, representing a month-on-month increase of about 16% NIO ES9 On July 6, NIO Vice President Ma Lin revealed that the average selling price (ASP) of the NIO brand jumped to 443,000 yuan ($65,250) in June 2026, up 61,000 yuan ($8,985) from May, representing a month-on-month increase of about 16% and underscoring the Chinese EV maker's pricing power in the premium market.  The increase was primarily driven by stronger deliveries of the brand’s premium models. NIO delivered 21,908 vehicles under its core NIO brand in June, with the ES8 and ES9 emerging as the main contributors to sales. The ES9 , which entered its first full delivery month in June, played a particularly significant role. Priced between 498,000 yuan ($73,350) and 628,000 yuan ($92,500), it is currently NIO’s most expensive mass-produced model and als...

The Chinese EV maker has opened pre-orders for the five-seat version of its large ES8 electric SUV, expanding its flagship model family with a more spacious configuration aimed at the premium large five-seat SUV segment The official launch is scheduled for July 9, and the new five-seat variant will be sold alongside the existing six- and seven-seat ES8 models. Display cars are now available in NIO stores, allowing customers to view the vehicle ahead of launch. Customers who place pre-orders before order locking begins can convert a 5,000 CNY deposit , approximately $735, into a 10,000 CNY discount, approximately $1,470, on the final purchase price. The dedicated pre-order channel will close once order locking opens. NIO founder, chairman and CEO William Li said the five-seat ES8 is intended to bring large five-seat SUVs into the all-electric era and strengthen the ES8’s position in the large SUV market. SPACE, COMFORT AND CARGO CAPACITY The five-seat ES8 uses the same body shell...

Earlier today, the third-generation large EV SUV officially celebrated delivery of its 120,000th vehicle, marking what can fairly be described as a successful generational update. The milestone comes as the Chinese EV maker prepares to expand the ES8 lineup. The company announced earlier today that the five-seat ES8 will open for pre-orders on June 28  NIO completed the delivery of the 120,000th unit of the third-generation ES8 in Shanghai on Monday , reinforcing the large electric SUV’s role as one of the core models in the company’s commercial strategy. A MILESTONE SUPPORTED BY STRONG DEMAND The delivery took place at NIO’s Nanxiang center in Shanghai’s Jiading district, 275 days after the first delivery of the third-generation ES8. The achievement highlights sustained demand for the model, which appears to be on track once again to exceed 10,000 monthly deliveries after reaching 110,000 units on May 23. According to a statement from NIO, the owner of the 120,000th ES8, Ms. Ye ,...

Ma Lin, NIO's vice president of branding and communications, said Monday that the average transaction price of the NIO main brand surpassed 450,000 yuan ($66,330) last week, overtaking traditional luxury auto brands. This strong upward pricing trend is mainly driving by strong demand for the new flagship SUV ES9 and the continued hot sales of the ES8 The NIO flagship SUV ES9 Ma Lin, NIO's vice president of branding and communication s, said Monday that the average transaction price of the Chinese EV maker's main brand vehicles is rising rapidly, highlighting that the company maintains strong brand appeal in China's fiercely competitive premium auto market.  Ma Lin said that the average transaction price of the NIO main brand vehicles exceeded 450,000 yuan ($66,330) last week. He hinted that this average transaction price has surpassed major rivals including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and the Huawei-backed Aito. This strong upward pricing trend is mainly due to the re...

Yang Bo, the company's assistant vice president of user operations, announced via social media on May 18, 2026 the milestone, that highlights as the flagship electric SUV continues to dominate China's premium segment  The Chinese EV maker is on track to hand over the 110,000th third-generation ES8 this week, Yang Bo, the company's assistant vice president of user operations , announced via social media on May 18, 2026. The milestone arrives as the flagship electric SUV continues to dominate China's premium segment.  The company just delivered the 100,000th third-generation ES8 on April 23 on the eve of the Beijing Auto Show. It took the premium model only 215 days to reach the 100,000-unit milestone since deliveries began, the fastest pace ever recorded for any Chinese passenger vehicle priced above 400,000 yuan.  The impending milestone means that the third-generation ES8's monthly deliveries are poised to exceed 10,000 units once again in May. Strong demand has k...

On April 23 , the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker announced that the 100,000th unit of the new ES8 has been delivered in Beijing, achieved within 215 days , setting a new record in China’s passenger car market for premium models priced above 400,000 yuan ($58,000)  NIO ES8 hits 100,000 deliveries NIO reached a new key milestone by delivering its 100,000th third-generation ES8, as sales momentum for the large electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) continues. The company hit the milestone in Beijing on Thursday, an achievement that comes just one day before the opening of the highly anticipated 2026 Beijing Auto Show.  The owner of the 100,000th third-generation ES8 is Jiang Zheyuan , founder and chairman of Chinese robotics manufacturer Noetix Robotics . William Li , founder, chairman, and CEO of Nio , personally handed over the vehicle to him.  NIO ES8 hits 100,000 deliveries Since the start of deliveries, the all-new ES8 reached the milestone of 100,000 units delive...

On March 20 , the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker reached the 80,000th delivery of its third-generation ES8, less than a month after the 70,000th delivery of the electric sport utility vehicle  Nio's new ES8 hits 80,000 deliveries On March 20, Nio’s new ES8 has reached 80,000 deliveries in under six months, hitting the milestone less than a month after surpassing 70,000 units at the end of February 2026. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker officially delivered its 80,000th third-generation ES8 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Friday, highlighting the high-margin model's strong sales momentum following the Chinese New Year holiday.  The new ES8 was unveiled at Nio Day on September 20, 2025, and deliveries began the following day. It exceeded 10,000 units delivered within 41 days. By December 29, 2025, the model had reached 40,000 cumulative deliveries in 100 days, making it the fastest model priced above 400,000 yuan ($57,960), regardless of powertrain type, to hit...

The third-generation Nio ES8 delivered 11,260 retail units in February 2026 , holding the top position in China's large SUV market for the third consecutive month — more than double the volume of its nearest rival, the Zeekr 9X , which posted 4,878 units Nio's third-generation ES8 The result came despite one of China's most disruptive automotive slow seasons in years. The 2026 Chinese New Year holiday ran from February 15 to 23 — the longest on record — leaving only 16 working days in the month, three fewer than the prior year.  China's Passenger Car Association (CPCA) had flagged February as the year's likely sales trough. Against that backdrop, the ES8's volume still represented a 65.8% year-on-year increase for the Nio main brand, which delivered 15,159 units in total during the month. The ES8 accounted for 54.14% of Nio total February deliveries of 20,797 units, and 74.28% of Nio main brand volumes. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the SUV delivered 39,697 ...

The flagship EV Suv has reached its milestone less than a month after the model surpassed the 60,000-unit delivery mark on February 1, further solidifying its position in China's premium electric vehicle market  Nio completed the delivery of its 70,000th third-generation ES8 on Friday in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, further solidifying its position in China's premium electric vehicle market . The milestone comes less than a month after the model surpassed the 60,000-unit delivery mark on February 1. It’s worth noting that this period included a nine-day Spring Festival holiday.  Since deliveries began on September 21, 2025, the all-new ES8 has demonstrated remarkable market momentum. I t took just 41 days to reach 10,000 deliveries , and by December 29, 2025, it had delivered 40,000 units in 100 days—making it the fastest model priced above 400,000 yuan (($58,340) to hit the 40,000-delivery mark, across all energy types. On February 1 , 2026, the all-new ES8 completed its 60,000th deliv...

Due to shortages of audio system signal processing chip s for the third-generation ES8 SUV, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker revealed in a statement released via the Nio App that orders for ES8 models entering final assembly production starting March 2, 2026 , will incorporate a temporary technical solution  The third-generation Nio ES8 Chip shortage, an issue that severely impacted the automotive industry four years ago, appears to be affecting production of Nio’s third-generation ES8 electric Suv, marking another instance since December last year.  Due to shortages of audio system signal processing chips for the ES8 Suv, orders for ES8 models entering final assembly production starting March 2, 2026, will incorporate a temporary technical solution to ensure vehicle deliveries.  Under the solution, the core hardware and fundamental functions of the vehicle's audio system remain unchanged. However, a sound field mode called "Hyper-Immersive" will be temporarily u...

The third-generation ES8 EV SUV delivered 17,646 units in January, accounting for 64.92% of Nio Group  deliveries and for 84.45% of Nio brand  deliveries. January's Nio all-new ES8 SUV deliveries were nearly 40 times higher than the 446 units delivered in January 2025  Nio ES8 In January , Nio delivered 27,182 vehicles, down 43.53% month on month but up 96.08% year on year , as demand for its flagship all-new ES8 drove growth in China’s premium intelligent electric vehicle segment.  Year-end typically marks a peak in China's auto sales , while the beginning of the year often sees seasonal weakness. Each January, sharp month-on-month declines in vehicle deliveries and sales have become a widely accepted pattern in the auto industry. The fading impact of year-end sales pushes, gaps created by policy transitions, and the early release of demand due to national subsidies have together driven this seasonal correction.  As a result, year-on-year comparisons provid...

The Chinese EV maker has delivered its 40,000th third-generation ES8, just 11 days after the 30,000th unit of the large electric Suv was delivered and just 100 days after the model's launch   Nio has delivered its 40,000th third-generation ES8, just 11 days after the 30,000th unit of the large electric Suv was delivered, as the company aims to deliver more of the model before year-end. The electric vehicle (EV) maker announced this milestone today without providing further details. Nio's head of user operations Yang Bo first shared the milestone earlier today, stating that the 40,000th all-new ES8 was delivered to its owner in Zhongshan, Guangdong.  The delivery of the 40,000th all-new ES8 means Nio has met its annual target for this large electric Suv as planned. This achievement comes just 100 days after the model's launch. Nio officially launched the third-generation ES8 at Nio Day 2025 on September 20 , with deliveries commencing the following day on September 21....