NIO surpasses 150,000 Shanghai deliveries and unveils ES8 five‑seat model

NIO announced that cumulative deliveries of its vehicles in Shanghai have exceeded 150,000 units, cementing its position as the city’s passenger‑car market leader for several consecutive months. The company highlighted a 63.81 % penetration in the large‑SUV segment, meaning two out of every three large SUVs sold in Shanghai are NIO models. For the first half of 2026, NIO recorded a total of 191,123 new‑car deliveries, a 67.4 % year‑on‑year increase, with the NIO brand alone delivering 119,488 units.

On July 9, NIO launched the ES8 five‑seat version, offering an Executive and Signature trim priced at ¥382,800 and ¥422,800 respectively, or ¥274,800 and ¥314,800 with its Battery‑as‑a‑Service plan. The model features a 5280 mm length, 31.30 m wheelbase, 102 kWh battery and a CLTC range of 655 km. Deliveries for the new configuration begin on July 10, and the vehicle includes advanced interior flexibility, multiple terrain modes, and a suite of high‑tech infotainment options.