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NIO history under Independent. Origin: China. Status: Active. Founded in 2014, NIO is a leading Chinese premium electric vehicle manufacturer known for its battery-swapping technology, high-performance models, and participation in Formula E racing.
Chronological Storyline (20 Milestones)
Nov 25, 2014 CE
NIO Inc. Founded in Shanghai
William Li and a group of internet entrepreneurs founded NIO (originally NextEV) to participate in the growing electric vehicle market and motorsport. #China #Independent #DualMotor #FormulaE · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO
Nov 1, 2014 CE
NIO Formula E Team Announced
NIO announced its entry into the FIA Formula E Championship, acquiring the Team China Racing franchise to develop high-performance electric powertrains. #China #Independent #DualMotor #FormulaE · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_333_FE_Team
Jun 1, 2015 CE
NIO Formula E Team Wins London ePrix
NIO driver Nelson Piquet Jr. won the 2015 FIA Formula E Drivers' Championship, marking a major early motorsport success for the brand. #China #Independent #DualMotor #FormulaE · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Piquet_Jr.
Brazilian race driver Nelson Piquet Jr. By Stock Car Brasil - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h70m_Cddwto – View/save archived versions on archive.org, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=103665020
Nov 21, 2016 CE
NIO EP9 Sets Nürburgring EV Record
NIO unveiled the EP9 supercar, which set a lap record for electric vehicles at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7:05.12. #China #Independent #DualMotor #LeMans · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_EP9
Nio EP9 on display at Nio's HQ in Shanghai. By Jengtingchen - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66784814
Dec 16, 2017 CE
NIO ES8 Flagship SUV Launch
NIO launched its first production vehicle, the ES8, a premium 7-seat electric SUV featuring a swappable battery system and advanced autonomous driving sensors. #China #Independent #LFPBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_ES8
Nio ES8 @ Suzhou Longhu Shishan Paradise Walk By S5A-0043 - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=180375532
Sep 12, 2018 CE
NIO IPO on NYSE
NIO became the first Chinese EV startup to list on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $1 billion to fund its expansion and battery technology development. #China #Independent #LFPBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO
Dec 15, 2018 CE
NIO ES6 Premium SUV Debut
NIO launched the ES6, a 5-seat premium electric SUV offering improved range and performance, becoming the brand's highest-volume seller. #China #Independent #LFPBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_ES6
A Nio ES6 showcar at a gallery in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Photo taken on 2024/5/25. By S5A-0043 - (CHN-Guangdong) Showcar Nio ES6 No-plate 2024-05-25, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=148903198
Dec 28, 2019 CE
NIO Day 2019 and EC6 Reveal
NIO introduced the EC6, a premium electric coupe SUV, during a challenging financial period but showcased continued innovation in battery swapping. #China #Independent #LFPBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_EC6
Nio EC6 II By JustAnotherCarDesigner - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=140652564
Apr 29, 2020 CE
Strategic Investment from Hefei
NIO secured a $1 billion strategic investment from a consortium led by the Hefei municipal government, ensuring the company's survival and financial stability. #China #Independent #LFPBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO
Aug 14, 2020 CE
NIO BaaS Battery Swap Launch
NIO launched its Battery as a Service (BaaS) model, allowing users to purchase vehicles without batteries and subscribe to swappable battery packs. #China #Independent #LFPBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO
Jan 9, 2021 CE
NIO ET7 Flagship Sedan Unveiled
NIO unveiled the ET7, its first electric sedan, featuring a 150 kWh solid-state battery option for over 1,000 km range and advanced autonomous driving. #China #Independent #SolidStateBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_ET7
NIO ET7 at Retro Classics 2023 By Alexander Migl - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=128987375
May 6, 2021 CE
NIO ET7 Wins Red Dot Design Award
The NIO ET7 received the Red Dot Design Award for its minimalist and elegant exterior design, highlighting NIO's focus on aesthetics. #China #Independent #SolidStateBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_ET7
Mar 28, 2022 CE
NIO ET5 Mid-Size Sedan Launch
NIO launched the ET5, a mid-size premium electric sedan aimed at competing with the Tesla Model 3, featuring advanced autonomous driving and battery swap. #China #Independent #SolidStateBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_ET5
NIO ET5 in Stuttgart By Alexander-93 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=135219103
May 20, 2022 CE
NIO Listed on Singapore Exchange
NIO completed a secondary listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), providing additional financial flexibility and international market access. #China #Independent #SolidStateBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO
Oct 8, 2022 CE
NIO Enters European Markets
NIO expanded its operations to Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden, offering vehicles with battery swap stations and direct sales models. #China #Independent #SolidStateBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO
Jun 15, 2023 CE
NIO ET5T Wagon Introduced
NIO launched the ET5T, a premium electric wagon, becoming the first Chinese EV brand to offer a wagon body style in the premium segment. #China #Independent #SolidStateBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_ET5
Dec 23, 2023 CE
NIO Day 2023 and ET9 Reveal
NIO unveiled the ET9, a flagship executive sedan featuring 900V architecture, steer-by-wire, and advanced suspension for the premium segment. #China #Independent #800VArchitecture #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_ET9
May 16, 2024 CE
NIO Launches ONVO Sub-brand
NIO launched the ONVO sub-brand with the L60, a family-oriented electric SUV aimed at the mainstream market with a focus on affordability and range. #China #Independent #LFPBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onvo
The logo of Onvo, Chinese car brand owned by Nio Inc. By Nio Inc. - https://www.onvo.cn/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=148396207
Dec 21, 2024 CE
NIO Launches Firefly Sub-brand
NIO introduced the Firefly brand and its first compact EV, designed for city driving and international markets, featuring a unique rear suspension. #China #Independent #LFPBattery #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefly_(brand)
Mar 27, 2025 CE
NIO ET9 Begins Customer Deliveries
NIO commenced deliveries of the ET9 flagship sedan, introducing 900V high-voltage architecture and steer-by-wire technology to the Chinese market. #China #Independent #800VArchitecture #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIO_ET9