NIO at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show: A Comprehensive Overview
The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) opened on April 24 and will run until May 3, 2026. Held under the theme "Leading the Era, Intelligent Future" (领时代 智未来), this year's show has reached a record scale with a total exhibition area of 380,000 square meters.
For NIO, this represents a historic moment as the company brought its three brands—NIO, ONVO, and Firefly—together for the first time at a major auto show. The combined booth features 11 models and 12 full-stack technologies, demonstrating the full scope of NIO's expanded product portfolio.
Booth Location: NIO's booth is located at E203 in Hall E2 of the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Venue), alongside local peers Xpeng and the Huawei-backed Aito brand.
🚗 The NIO Brand: Flagship Models Take Center Stage
NIO ES9 – The Crown Jewel
The all-new NIO ES9 made its highly anticipated public debut at the Beijing Auto Show, following its technology launch on April 9. Positioned as the brand's technology flagship executive SUV, the ES9 represents the culmination of NIO's 11 years of systemic innovation.
Key Specifications and Features:
Category Specification
Dimensions Length 5,365mm; Wheelbase 3,250mm
Powertrain Dual-motor AWD, 520 kW total output, 700 Nm torque
0-100 km/h Not specified (estimated sub-4 seconds)
Battery 102 kWh CATL pack
Range Up to 620 km (CLTC)
Architecture 900V platform
Smart Driving Chip Shenji NX9031 (5nm automotive-grade)
Chassis SkyRide Intelligent Chassis
OS SkyOS Tianshu
Key Interior 15.6-inch AMOLED floating screen, 50 speakers, refrigerator, electrochromic rear windows
Launch Timeline Official launch in late May; 10,000km real-world challenge begins early May; deliveries start June 1
NIO CEO William Li revealed that the company has brought four ES9 display vehicles to the show. Before formal delivery, the ES9 will undertake a 10,000-kilometer "shortest-time" real-world challenge, with the arrival expected on May 10.
NIO ES8 Mirrorblack Edition – Celebrating 100,000 Deliveries
The ES8 Mirrorblack Edition (also known as the Xuanjin/Dark God Special Edition) was officially launched at the show, following the milestone of the 100,000th third-generation ES8 delivery just one day prior on April 23.
Pricing and Specifications:
Purchase Method Price
Full Purchase (with battery) 456,800 yuan (~$66,820 USD)
BaaS (Battery Subscription) 348,800 yuan (~$51,000 USD)
Special Features:
Exterior: "Polar Night Black" finish with 5-layer metal chrome presenting a dark gold luster
Wheels: 22-inch forged Xuanjin Star-Shine wheels
Brake Calipers: Sunrise Gold finish
Interior: New Yadan Orange (Ya Dan Orange) theme, exclusive to this edition
Base Configuration: 6-seat Signature Edition
The First Delivery: Olympic gold medalist Wu Minxia (5-time Olympic diving champion) received the very first Mirrorblack Edition from William Li at the show.
ES8's Market Dominance:
215 days from launch to 100,000 deliveries (fastest vehicle priced above 400,000 yuan to reach this milestone in China)
4 consecutive months (December 2025 – March 2026) as the best-selling vehicle in the 400k+ RMB large SUV segment across all powertrain types
March 2026 sales: 16,255 units
Other NIO Brand Models on Display
The 2026 model year lineup includes the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6, all featuring upgrades across exterior design, interior comfort, and smart driving capabilities.
👨👩👧👦 The ONVO Brand: Family-Focused EVs
ONVO represents NIO's mass-market family-oriented sub-brand, positioned at more accessible price points while incorporating NIO's core technologies.
ONVO L90 – Just Launched
The 2026 ONVO L90 was officially launched on April 21, just days before the auto show opened.
Pricing (unchanged from previous model):
Purchase Method Starting Price
Full Purchase 265,800 yuan (~$39,000 USD)
BaaS (Battery Subscription) 179,800 yuan (~$26,400 USD)
Key Technology Highlights:
Shenji NX9031 5nm chip – world's first 5nm automotive-grade autonomous driving chip
NIO World Model (NWM) – China's first embodied driving model for autonomous driving
SkyOS Tianshu – industry's only AI-powered full-vehicle operating system
LiDAR Fusion configuration available on higher trims
The L90 features over 70 hardware and software upgrades across eight categories, positioning it as the only smart flagship model in the 300,000 RMB segment integrating three top-tier smart EV technologies.
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