On September 20, 2025, NIO officially unveiled the new ES8, which comes with multiple seating configurations. Benefiting from its roomy cabin, advanced intelligent driving features, and innovative battery swap technology, the vehicle has carved out a solid niche in the premium all-electric vehicle market. Since its launch, the new ES8 has seen a steady increase in popularity, with monthly retail sales surpassing 10,000 units for several consecutive months starting from November 2025. From January to July 2026, the new ES8 claimed the top spot in cumulative sales within the large SUV segment, the 400,000-yuan vehicle category, and the all-electric vehicle market for models priced above 400,000 yuan. As of August this year, its cumulative retail sales reached 99,893 units, continuing to lead both the large SUV market and the 400,000-yuan all-category vehicle sales rankings, with August sales alone hitting 10,991 units. In just 335 days since its debut, the new ES8 has delivered over 140,000 units, marking a significant achievement.
