Nio ES8 Deliveries Reach 140,000 After Strong July Sales

Nio ES8 Reaches 140,000 Cumulative Deliveries

Nio ES8 deliveries have reached 140,000 units, with the latest 10,000 vehicles delivered in about one month as the large electric SUV maintains strong momentum following the introduction of a five-seat version. The milestone vehicle was handed over on Friday at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, exactly one year after the third-generation model made its debut. The third-generation ES8 reached the 140,000-unit milestone 335 days after deliveries began in September 2025. The achievement highlights the model’s rapid sales growth and continued position as an important vehicle within Nio Inc’s premium electric vehicle portfolio.

Five-Seat Version Expands ES8 Market Reach

The five-seat ES8 has emerged as an important contributor to the model’s recent sales momentum. Launched on July 9, with deliveries beginning the following day, the new configuration expanded the ES8 beyond the premium three-row SUV segment into the large five-seat market. Before its introduction, cumulative deliveries of the six-seat and seven-seat versions had already exceeded 120,000 units. The additional seating configuration lowers the entry threshold for customers seeking a large electric SUV while broadening the flagship model’s appeal for both business and family use. The change also gives Nio greater flexibility in addressing different customer preferences within the premium SUV market.

ES8 Leads Large SUV Sales In China

According to data cited by Nio from the China Passenger Car Association, the ES8 recorded retail sales of 10,284 units in July, ranking first among large SUVs and vehicles priced in the 400,000-yuan, or approximately $58,980, segment in China. Nio also said the ES8 ranked first in cumulative sales within both categories during the January-July period. The model delivered 88,947 units during the first seven months of 2026, accounting for 39.17% of Nio Inc’s total deliveries over the same period. These figures underline the ES8’s growing contribution to the company’s overall delivery performance.

Five-Seat Model Helps Restore Monthly Momentum

The ES8’s monthly delivery trend shows a significant increase in 2026 compared with the corresponding periods of earlier years. Deliveries briefly fell below 10,000 units in June, when some customers were waiting for the five-seat version. Once deliveries of the new configuration began, monthly volume returned above 10,000 units in July. The model’s 130,000-unit cumulative delivery milestone was reached on July 22 in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. Reaching 140,000 units approximately 30 days later means the latest 10,000 deliveries were achieved considerably faster than the previous cumulative milestone, indicating renewed momentum after the expanded product offering became available.

ES8 Strengthens Nio’s Premium SUV Portfolio

Strong ES8 volume also supports Nio’s objective of increasing the proportion of higher-priced vehicles within its overall sales mix. The company launched the more premium ES9 in 2026, giving Nio two large battery-electric SUVs within its flagship product lineup. Continued demand for the ES8 therefore has significance beyond the individual model’s delivery numbers, as it strengthens the company’s position in the premium electric SUV segment. At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, Nio Inc displayed vehicles from its Nio, Onvo and firefly brands while also presenting its fifth-generation battery swap station for the first time.

Nio Expands Battery Swapping And Charging Network

Nio said it has deployed 179 battery swap stations and 244 charging stations across Sichuan and Tibet, while also connecting users to 119,636 third-party charging piles. The infrastructure expansion complements the company’s electric vehicle portfolio by providing customers with additional energy-access options beyond conventional charging. The fifth-generation battery swap station displayed at the Chengdu event also demonstrates the continued importance of battery swapping within Nio’s broader electric mobility strategy. The 2026 Chengdu International Motor Show runs from August 21 to August 30 at the Western China International Expo City in Chengdu and is one of the largest annual auto shows in western China.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many third-generation Nio ES8 vehicles have been delivered?
The third-generation Nio ES8 has reached 140,000 cumulative deliveries, with the latest 10,000 units delivered in approximately one month following the introduction of the five-seat version. The milestone was achieved 335 days after deliveries began in September 2025. Before reaching 140,000 units, the model had crossed 130,000 cumulative deliveries on July 22, 2026, in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. The rapid increase demonstrates continued demand for the large electric SUV and stronger momentum after Nio expanded the model range with an additional five-seat configuration.

What impact has the five-seat ES8 had on sales?
The five-seat ES8 expanded the model’s addressable market beyond premium three-row SUV customers into the large five-seat segment. Launched on July 9, 2026, with deliveries beginning the next day, the configuration gave buyers a different seating and usage option while lowering the entry threshold for the flagship SUV. Nio said some customers had delayed purchases while waiting for the new version, contributing to June deliveries falling below 10,000 units. After the five-seat model entered deliveries, monthly volume returned above 10,000 units in July.

How many ES8 units did Nio deliver in the first seven months of 2026?
The ES8 delivered 88,947 units during the first seven months of 2026, representing 39.17% of Nio Inc’s total deliveries during that period. Nio also cited China Passenger Car Association data showing that the ES8 recorded retail sales of 10,284 units in July and ranked first among large SUVs and vehicles priced in the 400,000-yuan segment. The model also ranked first in cumulative sales across both categories during the January-July period, according to Nio.