NIO Presents Three Brands at Auto China 2026

April 24, 2026, Beijiing, China - The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) officially opened. Under the theme “A Vast New Realm,” NIO Inc. presented its three brands—NIO, ONVO, and firefly, showcasing a total of 11 models and 12 full-stack technologies. Nearly 500 journalists from China and abroad attended the NIO press conference at the Company’s booth.

William Li, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of NIO, said at the press conference: “This year, NIO, ONVO, and firefly take the stage together at Auto China for the first time, presenting a collective showcase of NIO’s multi-brand strategy and 11 years of system-level innovation. Built on a continuously expanding charging and battery swap network, 12 full-stack technologies, and 11 years of innovation, NIO, ONVO, and firefly are all set for a comprehensive refresh and evolution.”

The NIO ES9, the brand’s flagship executive SUV, made its auto show debut. As the culmination of NIO’s 11 years of system innovation, the ES9 is a pioneer among smart electric flagship executive SUVs. Bringing together over 40 industry-first technologies and nearly 40 class-leading features, the ES9 will usher the executive flagship SUVs into the battery electric era. The NIO ES9 will kick off its fastest 10,000 km challenge in early May with official launch and delivery to start in late May.

During the auto show, visitors can explore the ES9 up close at the NIO booth, appreciating its original design and immersing themselves in its flagship-level space, cabin, and audio-visual experience. Interactive showcases such as SkyViMo and Soaring over the Skyline are also available, allowing visitors to experience firsthand the capabilities of NIO’s globally leading SkyRide Full Active Suspension.

The All-New ES8 Mirrorblack Edition made its official debut at the auto show, priced from RMB 456,800, or from RMB 348,800 with the Battery as a Service (BaaS) option. Building on the six-seat Executive Signature version, the All-New ES8 Mirrorblack Edition adds exclusive design elements. Finished in Arctic Black, the exterior features exclusive black chrome trims, newly designed 22-inch forged wheels, and Sunlight Gold calipers, projecting the commanding presence of a top-tier executive flagship. Inside, it premieres the brand-new Yardang Orange interior theme, enhanced by bespoke detailing throughout to create an executive cabin defined by depth and refined taste. Olympic champion Wu Minxia became the first user of the All-New ES8 Mirrorblack Edition, appearing alongside the vehicle at the NIO booth at Auto China.

As a leading premium battery electric SUV, the All-New ES8 has surpassed 100,000 units in just 215 days since deliveries began, making it the fastest model to reach this milestone among vehicles priced above RMB 400,000. Since December 2025, the All-New ES8 has been the sales champion for four consecutive months in both the large SUV segment and the price segment of over RMB 400,000, regardless of energy source, class, or body style, further consolidating its leadership in the premium SUV segment.

The 2026 ET5 and ET5 Touring, together with the 2026 ES6 and EC6, are also showcased at Auto China 2026. Respectively positioned as a benchmark among China’s premium battery electric sedans and a globally leading premium battery electric tourer, the 2026 ET5 and ET5 Touring introduce upgrades across three key areas, namely exterior design, cabin comfort, and smart driving, delivering a more refined and intelligent mobility experience.

As the first premium mid-size SUV from a Chinese brand and the pioneer of the premium battery electric coupe SUV segment, the 2026 ES6 and EC6 build on their established strengths with further optimizations in design, comfort, and smart driving. A series of perceptible detail upgrades continues to reinforce their leadership in the segments. The 2026 ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6 are also available in the new Clean Park Edition, featuring 15 exclusive design and configuration enhancements.

ONVO brings its full lineup to Auto China, where it was officially announced that its smart large five-seat executive flagship SUV, the L80, would hold its product and technology launch on April 28, when pre-orders would open. The model would make its appearance at Auto China on the same day, while show cars are available in ONVO stores across China.

The 2026 ONVO L90 was launched on April 21. As a breakthrough large three-row SUV, it continues to evolve with more than 70 hardware and software upgrades across eight key domains. It is powered by NIO’s proprietary NX9031, the world’s first 5 nm automotive-grade chip for smart driving, alongside NIO WorldModel (NWM), China’s first world model for smart driving, and NIO Vehicle Operating System (NIO OS), the industry’s only full-domain AI-native vehicle operating system. Together, these technologies make the 2026 ONVO L90 the only smart flagship model in the RMB 300,000 segment to integrate all three top-tier smart EV technologies.The firefly brand presents its refreshed model alongside three custom builds at Auto China. With a comprehensive upgrade across hardware performance and software ecosystem, the refreshed model introduces an exclusive porto peach exterior color, paired with newly designed two-tone alloy wheels, offering a more expressive style to meet a wider range of aesthetic preferences. 

The firefly special edition “glow rod” unveiled at the Milan Design Week made its China debut. The “springtime getaway,” co-created with the Dcar user community, was also premiered alongside “snow rush,” a standout work selected from a wide range of user customization entries, together showcasing the boundless creativity of the custom culture. Embodying its “freedom to glow” brand spirit, firefly presents a highly expressive booth experience, highlighting the distinctive appeal of high-end small EVs. On the same day, firefly officially launched the new season of “project glow” in partnership with the Central Academy of Fine Arts in China, inviting users to submit new customization ideas. 

The continued rollout of new models across the three brands reflects NIO’s 11 years of system-level innovation. The technology zone at the booth highlights NIO’s 12 full-stack innovations, featuring mass-produced proprietary technologies such as the NX9031 smart driving chip, the SkyRide Intelligent Chassis, and the 900V high-performance electric drive system. Visitors can experience five new showcases of NIO’s intelligent chassis system, namely SkyRide Dance, Soaring over the Skyline, SkyViMo, SkyRide Chassis Performance, and SkyRide Phone-Controlled Suspension, and watch the three-minute battery swap demonstration.

At the auto show, NIO announced the Silk Road Power Swap Route Project and launched the Silk Road Power Swap Journey. In May, NIO will complete the Hexi Corridor section from Xi’an to Dunhuang, a 1,739-kilometer route supported by 20 Power Swap Stations, averaging one station every 87 kilometers. NIO and ONVO users will be able to travel directly to Dunhuang using battery swapping. By the end of September, the full 3,448-kilometer Silk Road Power Swap Route will be connected, with over 30 Power Swap Stations in total. 

NIO is joined by its largest-ever team of user volunteers to create a warm and engaging community space. Through dedicated spaces including NIO Power, NIO Café, NIO Radio, and the user exclusive lounge on the second floor, NIO worked together with 347 user volunteers from around the world to help more visitors learn about the products and services of its three brands. 

NIO Life, NIO’s original lifestyle brand, features a dedicated “Letter to the Snow Mountains” space, showcasing the Clean Parks Snow Leopard series. 

Auto China 2026 takes place from April 24 to May 3 at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi) and the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center in Beijing. NIO’s booth is located at E203, Hall E2 (Shunyi). We warmly welcome you to join us on a journey of technology and innovation.

 

About NIO

NIO is a global smart electric vehicle company founded in November 2014. Dedicated to shaping a sustainable and brighter future together by providing high-performance smart electric vehicles and exceptional user experiences, NIO is the first car company listed on the NYSE, HKEX and SGX. NIO currently has three major brands under its umbrella: NIO, ONVO and firefly.

Ten years into establishment, NIO is now one of the leading companies in the global premium smart electric vehicle market, committed to fostering its own research and development capabilities for core technologies, the company had filed for and obtained over 9,900 patents. Additionally, NIO has developed NIO Full Stack, a collection of 12 technology domains.

Currently, NIO has R&D centers and manufacturing facilities in over 10 locations, including Shanghai, Hefei, Beijing, Nanjing, San Jose, Munich, Oxford, Budapest, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. Additionally, it has built a sales and service network across 24 countries and regions, including China, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central America.

NIO Inc. currently offers eight premium smart electric vehicle models under the NIO brand, two smart electric vehicle under the ONVO brand and one small, smart, high-end electric vehicle under firefly brand. As of March 31, 2026, NIO Inc.’s cumulative deliveries reached 1,081,057 vehicles, reinforcing its position as a leader in advancing technological innovation and premium brand development in China’s smart EV industry.