On April 24, the 19th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the "Beijing Auto Show") officially opened. Nio, with the theme of "A Vast New Realm," showcased 11 models and 12 full-stack technologies across its three brands: NIO, ONVO Lodo, and firefly. Nearly 500 journalists from Chinese and international media attended the press conference at Nio’s booth.

Nio's founder, chairman, and CEO, William Li, stated at the press conference: "This is the first time that Nio's three brands have appeared together at the Beijing Auto Show, representing a concentrated display of Nio's multi-brand collaborative development and eleven years of systematic innovation. In the second quarter of this year, based on an increasingly improved charging and battery swap network, twelve full-stack technology layouts, and eleven years of systematic innovation achievements, Nio, Lodo, and firefly are ushering in a complete renewal and evolution."

The culmination of Nio's eleven years of systematic innovation, the tech executive flagship SUV Nio ES9, made its debut at the auto show. The ES9 features over 40 industry-first technologies and nearly 40 class-leading technologies and configurations, establishing itself as the pioneer of intelligent electric executive flagship SUVs and will lead executive flagship SUVs into the all-electric era. The Nio ES9 will initiate the "Shortest Time to Cross Great Obstacles Over 10,000 Kilometers" challenge in early May and will officially launch and be delivered in late May.
During the auto show, visitors can personally visit the Nio booth to admire the grandeur of the ES9's original design, immerse themselves in the top-tier flagship space, cockpit, and audio system, and interactively participate in the "Sky Motion Vision" and "Leap Across the Skyline" experiences, personally feeling the technological charm of the globally leading fully active suspension system.

The all-new ES8 Xuanjin Special Edition has officially launched, priced at 456,800 yuan. With the BaaS battery rental purchase option, the price is 348,800 yuan. The all-new ES8 Xuanjin Special Edition exudes a poised aura with its exclusive design based on the six-seat Signature Edition configuration. It features an Extreme Night Black exterior color, exclusive black chrome exterior trim, newly designed 22-inch forged Xuanjin Starwheel rims, and Dawn Gold brake calipers, embodying top-tier business flagship sophistication. It also debuts a new Yadan Orange interior theme, incorporating numerous exclusive details to craft a refined and tasteful business cabin. Wu Minxia, China's first female Olympic five-time gold medalist, became the first owner of the all-new ES8 Xuanjin Special Edition, making an appearance alongside the vehicle at Nio's booth during the Beijing Auto Show.

As the leader in high-end electric SUVs, the all-new ES8 achieved delivery of 100,000 units within 215 days of its launch, setting the fastest delivery record for a single model priced above 400,000 yuan by a Chinese brand. Since December 2025, the all-new ES8 has consecutively claimed the sales crown for four months across all large SUVs and models priced above 400,000 yuan, regardless of energy type, model class, or body style. It continues to lead the large three-row SUV market, ranking first among all energy types, solidifying its dominance in the premium SUV segment.
The 2026 ET5, ET5T, ES6, and EC6 models are also present at this auto show. As the 'benchmark for high-end Chinese electric sports sedans' and the 'pioneer of global high-end electric station wagons,' the 2026 ET5 and ET5T have been upgraded in three key areas: exterior design, comfort cabin, and intelligent driving assistance, offering users a more refined and smarter travel experience. The 2026 ES6 and EC6, known as the 'first high-end mid-size SUV by a Chinese brand' and the 'pioneer of high-end electric sports SUVs,' further optimize design, comfort, and assisted driving while maintaining their benchmark status, leading the market segment with several highly noticeable detail upgrades. The 2026 ET5, ET5T, ES6, and EC6 simultaneously introduce the Natural Wonderland Edition models, featuring 15 exclusive design elements and configurations.
The Letao brand showcased its full lineup at the Beijing Auto Show. William Li, founder, chairman, and CEO of Nio, announced on-site that the Letao L80, a smart dual-cabin large five-seater flagship SUV, will hold a product technology launch event on April 28, where pre-orders will begin. The Letao L80 display vehicle made its debut at the Beijing Auto Show and will soon arrive at dealerships nationwide.

On April 21, the 2026 Letao L90 was officially launched. As a revolutionary large three-row SUV, the Letao L90 has evolved further, introducing over 70 hardware and software upgrades across eight categories. It is the first to be equipped with Nio’s self-developed 5nm automotive-grade autonomous driving chip 'Shenji NX9031,' China’s first world model for autonomous driving 'NWM,' and the industry's only AI-oriented whole-vehicle operating system 'SkyOS · Tian枢.' This makes it the only model in the 300,000-yuan range to integrate the top three intelligent technologies.

Firefly, a premium small electric car brand, presented upgraded models and three custom-designed vehicles at the Beijing Auto Show. The showcased upgrade delivers a comprehensive leap in both hardware capabilities and software ecosystems. The exterior introduces a new exclusive Mélange color and is paired with newly designed 'Star Trail' two-tone alloy wheels, meeting diverse aesthetic preferences with more personalized design expressions.

The special edition model 'Glow Rod Firefly Electrocution,' featured at Milan Design Week, made its China debut. The 'Flowing Light Holiday' special edition, co-created with Dongchedi Fun Car Community, premiered on-site. The 'Snow Rush Electrocution' special edition, selected from countless user modification examples, exemplifies the boundless imagination of collaborative creation. Upholding the brand spirit of 'freely shining,' Firefly captivates audiences with an inspiring and personalized booth that showcases the unique charm of premium small electric cars. On the same day, Firefly, in collaboration with the Central Academy of Fine Arts, officially launched the 'Project Glow Together Shining Initiative · Creation Season,' inviting users to submit new season modification ideas.

Behind the continuous rollout of new models from the three brands lies the concentrated manifestation of Nio's eleven years of systematic innovation. Nio’s booth at this exhibition features twelve full-stack technology zones, showcasing mass-production core technologies including the flagship autonomous driving chip 'Shenji NX9031,' the Tianxing intelligent chassis system, and the 900V high-performance intelligent electric drive system. Visitors can experience 'Tianxing Dance,' 'Skyline Leap,' 'Tianxing Vision Dynamics,' 'Tianxing Roadshow,' and 'Palm Tianxing' at Nio's booth and witness innovative technologies such as 3-minute battery swaps.

At the auto show, Nio officially announced the full connectivity plan for the Silk Road battery swap route, along with the launch of the 'Ten Thousand Miles Over Majestic Passes, Silk Road Battery Swap Journey' event. In May, Nio will complete the connectivity of the Hexi Corridor section of the Silk Road battery swap route, stretching 1,739 kilometers from Xi'an in the east to Dunhuang in the west, with 20 battery swap stations deployed at an average interval of 87 kilometers, allowing Nio and Letao users to reach Dunhuang via battery swaps throughout the journey. By the end of September, the Silk Road battery swap route will achieve full connectivity, spanning 3,448 kilometers with over 30 battery swap stations deployed.

At this year's auto show, Nio, together with its largest-ever team of user volunteers, created a warm and enjoyable exclusive community space. Through setups like NIO Power, NIO Café, NIO Radio, and the user-exclusive zone on the second floor of the booth, Nio, along with 347 user volunteers from around the world, helped more visitors understand the products and services of Nio’s three brands. NIO Life, Nio’s original design lifestyle brand, featured an exclusive exhibition titled 'Clean Parks | A Letter Back to the Snow Mountains' and introduced the new 'Snow Mountain Reply · Snow Leopard Series' products.

The Beijing Auto Show is being held at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Pavilion) and the Capital International Convention Center from April 24 to May 3. Nio's booth is located at booth E203 in Hall E2 of the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Pavilion). Everyone is welcome to visit our booth and join us on a journey of technology and innovation.
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