NIO representative model

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

NIO ET5 — Electric

ET5

Seg D

Electric · Mid-size / Large Family

Electric sports sedan, also as a Touring estate.

NIO ET7 — Electric

ET7

Seg E

Electric · Executive / Full-size

Executive electric sedan with large battery options.

NIO ES6 / EC6 — Electric

ES6 / EC6

Seg D

Electric · Mid-size / Large Family

Mid-size electric SUV and its coupe variant.

NIO ES8 — Electric

ES8

Seg E

Electric · Executive / Full-size

Large six- and seven-seat electric SUV.

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