NIO, a Chinese electric car manufacture backed by tech heavyweights, has unveiled a 7-seater, all-electric SUV as its first “serial production” car.
Called the ES8, the the vehicle will initially be aimed at the Chinese market.
According to a press release: The NIO ES8 is a full size 7-seater electric SUV with a 2-3-2 seating arrangement. The length of the vehicle is over 196 inches long and the wheelbase is over 118 inches long. The ES8 has an all-aluminum body and chassis, front and rear motors with electric all-wheel drive, and active air suspension. The ES8 features the “design identity” of every NIO vehicle: the X-bar and signature “Spark Beat” tail lights. The vehicle’s swappable battery will provide a charging experience that surpasses refuelling at gas stations.
Additionally, the company said it is now taking reservations for a second batch of its $1.48 million NIO EP9. The supercar debuted in November has a range of 265 miles and a top speed of 194 mph.
NIO, is backed by Chinese technology giants Tencent Holdings and Baidu Inc., as well as U.S.-based venture capital firms.
Called the ES8, the the vehicle will initially be aimed at the Chinese market.
According to a press release: The NIO ES8 is a full size 7-seater electric SUV with a 2-3-2 seating arrangement. The length of the vehicle is over 196 inches long and the wheelbase is over 118 inches long. The ES8 has an all-aluminum body and chassis, front and rear motors with electric all-wheel drive, and active air suspension. The ES8 features the “design identity” of every NIO vehicle: the X-bar and signature “Spark Beat” tail lights. The vehicle’s swappable battery will provide a charging experience that surpasses refuelling at gas stations.
Additionally, the company said it is now taking reservations for a second batch of its $1.48 million NIO EP9. The supercar debuted in November has a range of 265 miles and a top speed of 194 mph.
NIO, is backed by Chinese technology giants Tencent Holdings and Baidu Inc., as well as U.S.-based venture capital firms.
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