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On July 9, 2026, NIO officially launched the five-seat version of the NIO ES8, its flagship premium SUV. The Executive Premium variant starts at RMB 382,800, or RMB 274,800 with Battery as a Service (BaaS). The Executive Signature variant starts at RMB 422,800, or RMB 314,800 with BaaS. Deliveries of the ES8 Five-Seat Version will begin on July 10.
Users who confirm their orders and purchase the NIO ES8 Five-Seat Version by July 31, 2026 will receive the following benefits: five years of complimentary NOP+ subscription, an interior comfort package valued at RMB 2,680, including a pillow set, plush pile mats, a front trunk protective mat, and a smart fragrance diffuser set. First owners of the ES8 Five-Seat Version will also enjoy six years of complimentary connectivity service, a six-year or 150,000 km vehicle warranty, a 10-year unlimited-mileage warranty for the powertrain system, and lifetime complimentary roadside assistance. NIO is also offering exclusive benefits for existing users purchasing the ES8 Five-Seat Version: 30,000 bonus points for existing NIO ES8 Founders’ Edition users, 20,000 points for existing users of other NIO models, and 10,000 points for existing ONVO and firefly users.
