Battery swapping, premium electric
NIO
NIO is a premium Chinese EV maker best known for battery-swap stations that exchange a depleted pack in minutes, plus battery-as-a-service subscription pricing.
- Country
- China
- Group
- NIO Inc.
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Shanghai
Known for
- Battery swap network
- Battery-as-a-Service
- NOMI in-car assistant
- Premium interiors
Ownership & structure
Independent, publicly listed.
NIO model line-up4 lines
Name & badge guide
“NIO” is the manufacturer; each heading below is a model family or a grouped set of closely related models. Engine, battery, trim and regional badges can vary without indicating a new generation.
ET5
Seg DElectric · Mid-size / Large Family
Electric sports sedan, also as a Touring estate.
ET7
Seg EElectric · Executive / Full-size
Executive electric sedan with large battery options.
ES6 / EC6
Seg DElectric · Mid-size / Large Family
Mid-size electric SUV and its coupe variant.
ES8
Seg EElectric · Executive / Full-size
Large six- and seven-seat electric SUV.
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