NIO Model History

China · founded 2014

China's premium electric vehicle brand — known for its battery-swap network, the EP9 hypercar, and a growing lineup of sophisticated EVs from sporty sedans to flagship SUVs.

Models

EP9

NIO's 1,341-hp electric hypercar and global brand statement — set the Nürburgring EV lap record in 2016 and again in 2017.

Sports car · 2016–2019
ES8

NIO's full-size flagship electric SUV — the brand's first production vehicle, launched in 2018 with available seven-seat seating and battery-swap compatibility.

Electric SUV · 2018–present
ES6

NIO's mid-size five-seat electric SUV and top-selling model — announced in late 2018, on sale in China from June 2019, completely redesigned for 2023.

Electric SUV · 2019–present
EC6

A sleek coupe-SUV sibling to the ES6 — announced in 2019 and on sale in China from September 2020.

Electric SUV · 2020–present
ES7

NIO's mid-size five-seat SUV on the NT 2.0 platform, launched in China in 2022 and positioned between the ES6 and ES8.

Mid-size SUV · 2022–present
ET7

NIO's full-size executive electric sedan — the brand's first sedan, launched March 2022 with LiDAR and up to 1,000 km of range.

Electric car · 2022–present
ET5

NIO's mid-size electric sedan — unveiled December 2021, on sale September 2022, with a 0.24Cd drag coefficient and up to 1,000 km of range.

Electric car · 2022–present
ET5T (ET5 Touring)

The wagon variant of the ET5 mid-size sedan — launched in 2023 with up to 1,010 km of claimed range.

Electric car · 2023–present
ET9

NIO's flagship full-size executive sedan, deliveries began early 2025, featuring a steer-by-wire system and 900V charging.

Electric car · 2025–present

Other makes