Nio EV models
NIO is a leading Chinese premium electric vehicle brand known for its innovative battery swap technology, user-centric approach, and strong community ecosystem. With a comprehensive lineup including sedans (ET5, ET7), SUVs (ES6, ES8, EC6, EC7, EL8), and coupes, NIO competes directly with Tesla and traditional luxury brands in China and is expanding into Europe. The brand's unique Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model and rapidly growing swap station network set it apart in the global EV landscape.
Nio EL6
Nio EL6 is an SUV available in 1 variants.
Nio EL7
Nio EL7 is an SUV available in 1 variants.
Nio EL8
Nio EL8 is an SUV available in 1 variants.
Nio ES8
Nio ES8 is an SUV available in 1 variants.
Nio ET5
Nio ET5 is a sedan /station wagon available in 2 variants.
Nio ET7
Nio ET7 is a sedan available in 1 variants.
Nio ET9
Nio ET9 is a premium sedan available in 1 variants.
NIO, founded in 2014 by William Li, has established itself as one of China's most prominent premium EV brands, distinguished by its pioneering battery swap technology and deep focus on user experience. The company's vision extends beyond building cars — NIO has created an entire ecosystem including battery swap stations, the NIO House community spaces, and a lifestyle brand that fosters exceptional owner loyalty.<br /><br />NIO's vehicle lineup covers the premium segment comprehensively, from the ET5 mid-size sedan and ET5 Touring estate to the flagship ET7 executive sedan, and from the ES6 mid-size SUV to the full-size ES8 and EL8. All models feature NIO's proprietary battery swap technology, allowing owners to exchange a depleted battery for a fully charged one in approximately three minutes. The company has deployed over 2,600 swap stations globally and continues to expand this infrastructure rapidly.<br /><br />The Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model is a cornerstone of NIO's strategy, allowing buyers to purchase the car without the battery, significantly reducing the upfront cost, and then subscribe to a battery plan. This approach also future-proofs vehicles, as owners can upgrade to newer, higher-capacity battery packs as they become available — a unique advantage in the fast-evolving EV market.<br /><br />NIO has been expanding into Europe, with operations in Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden, though the pace has been measured as the company balances international growth with its core Chinese market. The brand has also invested heavily in autonomous driving technology, with its NIO Autonomous Driving (NAD) system based on the Adam supercomputing platform and proprietary chips.<br /><br />Despite facing the financial pressures common to EV startups, NIO has steadily increased delivery volumes and expanded its product range. With its sub-brands ONVO (mid-market) and Firefly (compact), NIO Inc. is building a multi-brand strategy to address a broader range of the market.<br /><br />NIO has currently {0} all electric models with total {1} variants in the market. Below you find links for each model page.