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NIO EC7 SUV With an Automatic Battery Swap Launched Alongside the Electric ES8 SUV

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 15:14:50 +0000

NIO has unveiled its latest aerodynamically-designed electric SUV. The NIO EC7 SUV is an all-electric coupe with a 0.23 drag coefficient and the capability to do automatic battery swaps on the highway.

The Annual NIO day celebration was the event that heralded the EC7, as well as a refreshed ES8 SUV. Both models are built from the NIO NT 2.0 platform, with LiDAR and Nvidia Orin hardware. The EC7 and ES8 will get an autonomous driving software suite after their release next year.

The EC7 has an electric rear wing that delivers the lowest drag coefficient of 0.23. NIO claims that the EC7 SUV has the best aerodynamics of any mass-produced EV. The new NIO EV also features a smart dimming panoramic roof, which is also a first for an NIO EV. It can go from 0 to 62mph (100km/h) in 3.8 seconds, thanks to its 480kw dual-motor system.

The refreshed ES8 SUV has a 480kW dual motor that powers the car from 0-100km/h in 4.1 seconds. The ES8 is a bit larger than the EC7 and comes with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. The luxurious interior of the vehicle features a five-zone A/C, PanoCamera panoramic digital cockpit, and 7.1 surround sound.

Another highlight of the 2022 NIO day was the unveiling of the automatic battery swap capacity in its EVs. The latest NIO EVs can plan their route and drive autonomously to the swap station and change the battery without any interference from the driver. The EV can then pull away and navigate into the highway again. NIO has already commenced building these battery swap stations in Europe and it expects to break even in 2024.

The NIO EC7 will enter the market in May 2023 with a starting price of $69,830 for the base model with a 75kWh battery. The refreshed ES8 SUV starts at $75,539 for the base version, but deliveries will start in June 2023.

NIO delivers over 9000 EVs in January, deploys Aspen 3.0.5 update in Norway

Sudhanshu — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:13:38 +0000

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO has released its output figures for January 2022. According to a press release circulated today, the company delivered 9,652 electric vehicles which reflected a 33.6% increase when compared to January 2021.

The breakdown of the 9,652 deliveries shows that 1,531 ES8 were delivered in January. The company delivered 5,247 ES6 models in the same month and the EC6 coup accounted for 2,874 deliveries. The ES8 is NIO’s flagship premium smart electric SUV. It has both a six-seater and seven-seater model. The ES6 is a five-seater high-performance smart electric SUV, while the EC6 is a five-seater coupe SUV.

The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer says the total cumulative deliveries of the three models have reached 176,722 as of the end of January 2022.

Additionally, the company also deployed its first firmware over-the-air update for NIO vehicles’ smart operating systems outside China. The Aspen 3.0.5 NO is released for Norway and brings 199 new features and 401 enhancements to the smart operating system based on NIO Technology Platform 1.0 (NT1.0).

NIO has also revealed updates on its power, sales and service network. As of January 31, 2022, NIO has built 836 Power Swap stations, 3,766 Power Chargers, and 3,656 destination chargers across China. The company has also opened 55 NIO Service Centers and 180 authorized service centers in the country.

NIO is a leading Chinese manufacturer of smart Electric Vehicles. The start-up began its operations in 2014 and has continued to pursue its mission to shape a joyful lifestyle for its client in a sustainable milieu. NIO designs, develop, jointly manufactures, and sells impressive EVs that are innovative as well. Apart from the SUVs, NIO also manufactures the ET7, a premium electric sedan that was unveiled in January 2021.

Chinese EV maker Nio considers production in Europe; ET7 launching in 2022

Jeet — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:14:49 +0000

Nio, the China-based smart electric car maker, has started selling its ES8 SUV in Norway and is gearing up to launch another model in Germany. The Chinese company has confirmed that its new ET7 will be available in the German market in late 2022.

The Nio ET7 car has entered trial production at the company’s Hefei plant as the firm is set to start deliveries in China in early 2022. William Li, Chairman of Nio, said that the “very high” interest from German customers prompted the firm to commit to a European roll-out.

Nio ES8 SUV

Along with announcing the launch of ET7 in Europe, Nio is also considering building its electric vehicles in Europe. Li said, “I believe if we have a lot of sales in the European market, we can also explore the other possibilities to work with other supply chain partners. I understand that in Europe, there is manufacturing capacity. We can also explore the possibility to work together with other OEMs and discuss joint manufacturing.”

While the company has not yet revealed any potential production partners but Lotus Technology could be on the list. After investment from Nio, Lotus Technology said that the partnership could pave the way for both companies to “explore opportunities for mutually beneficial industrial co-operation”.

Nio ET7

The Nio ET7, unveiled in January this year, is claimed to offer a maximum range of 620 miles (on the Chinese NEDC cycle) from its largest, 150kWh battery and a twin-motor powertrain pumping out 644bhp and 627lb-ft for a 0-62mph time of 3.9sec.

It also features a raft of advanced driver assistance features that, the company says, enables autonomous driving. ET7 is available for pre-order in China and will be arriving in the German market in the last quarter of 2022. The 70 kWh version of ET7 is expected to have a price tag between €59,000-69,000.

The company had previously suggested that it could soon launch its cars in the United Kingdom but there’s no timeline for it yet.

NIO ES8 electric SUV officially receives approval for sale in Europe

Sean — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:06:30 +0000

Earlier this month, NIO announced that it has officially received the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EWVTA) for its latest flagship electric SUV, the ES8. The EWVTA certification marks a foundation for the entry of the company into the Norway and the overall European market.

Furthermore, the NIO ES8 for Europe has officially approved for mass production and license plate registration in all EU countries. Back in May 2021, the Chinese automobile maker also announced its entry into Norway, which marks the first time the company is selling its vehicles outside of its home country of China. The company will be selling its first model, the ES8, in September of this year.

Additionally, the company will also offer Norwegian users its direct sales and service network encompassing NIO House, its in house App for European users, Power Swap Stations, and NIO Life. With the electric vehicle market seeing a rise in demand in the automobile market, the Chinese brand’s entry into the region could have it become a major player in the region. Just earlier this month, we had reported on the brand seeing massive surge in sales of its electric vehicles, so it is clear that the brand is looking to expand its presence in foreign markets as well.

NIO records a massive increase in EV sales, ships 6,711 units in May 2021

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:07:48 +0000

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO has released its output figures for last month, May 2021. According to a press release circulated today, the company delivered 6,711 electric vehicles which reflected a massive increase of 95.3% from the corresponding month last year.

The May 2021 figure follows the projections of achieving up to 22,000 deliveries by the end of Q2, 2021 even though the company continues to grapple with the challenges of the global chip shortage. Added to the chip demand glut, are a few logistic challenges for the company that has slightly affected its growth outlook. The breakdown of the 6,711 deliveries shows that the all-new ES8s accounted for about 21%, while 45% of the deliveries were the ES6s. The EC6s accounted for the remaining 34% of the deliveries. The ES8 is NIO’s flagship premium smart electric SUV. It has both a six-seater and seven-seater model. The ES6 is a five-seater high-performance smart electric SUV, while the EC6 is a five-seater coupe SUV.

The New York Stock Exchange-listed electric vehicle manufacturer says the total cumulative deliveries of the three models have reached 109,514 as of the end of May 2021. The company hopes to overcome the logistical and chip challenges to bolster its production numbers for June to meet the Q2 target by the end of the month.

NIO is a leading Chinese manufacturer of smart Electric Vehicles. The start-up began its operations in 2014 and has continued to pursue its mission to shape a joyful lifestyle for its client in a sustainable milieu. The three EVs under its stables so far reflect the core principles of the company, as it aims to build a community of EV users, bringing joy and support to the community. NIO designs, develop, jointly manufactures, and sells impressive EVs that are innovative as well. Apart from the SUVs, NIO also manufactures the ET7, a premium electric sedan that was unveiled in January 2021.