Overview

• The third‑generation ES8 gets a pre‑launch showcase in Chengdu today, with the official unveiling planned for Nio Day in September.
• Nio’s head of user operations hinted at an entry price in the 300,000–400,000 yuan range under the battery‑as‑a‑service plan, suggesting a lower upfront cost.
• The larger flagship SUV offers six‑ and seven‑seat layouts, a 100‑kWh pack on a 900‑volt platform with up to 5C fast charging, and three‑minute battery swapping.
• Nio cut the price of its optional 100‑kWh long‑range battery by 20,000 yuan and lowered long‑range variant prices across its lineup earlier this week.
• Morgan Stanley raised its 12‑month target to $6.50 while trimming 2025 volume estimates and lowering expense and loss forecasts, as Nio shares rose about 3% and July deliveries slipped to 21,017.