35,836 vehicles were delivered in August 2026, increasing by 14.5% year-over-year
262,893 vehicles were delivered year-to-date in 2026, increasing by 57.9% year-over-year
Cumulative deliveries reached 1,260,485 as of August 31, 2026

SHANGHAI, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO, HKEX: 9866, SGX: NIO)) ("NIO" or the "Company"), a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced its August 2026 delivery results.

The Company delivered 35,836 vehicles in August 2026, representing an increase of 14.5% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 21,174 vehicles from NIO brand, 8,810 vehicles from ONVO brand, and 5,852 vehicles from FIREFLY brand. Cumulative deliveries reached 1,260,485 as of August 31, 2026.

On August 7, 2026, NIO inaugurated its 4,000th total and first fifth-generation battery swap station, marking the official integration of the FIREFLY brand into NIO Power’s battery swap network. The fifth-generation station offers significantly enhanced compatibility across all models under the NIO, ONVO and FIREFLY brands, while NIO’s expanding charging and battery swap network continues to generate scale effects and support vehicle sales growth.

On August 21, 2026, the NIO All-New ES8 reached 140,000 cumulative deliveries, just 335 days after deliveries began. From January to July 2026, the NIO ES8 ranked No. 1 in cumulative sales in both the large SUV segment and the segment priced above RMB400,000 in China. With its compelling all-scenario product experience, the NIO ES8 continues to strengthen NIO’s leadership in the premium BEV SUV market.

About NIO Inc.

NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO aspires to shape a sustainable and brighter future with the mission of "Blue Sky Coming". NIO envisions itself as a user enterprise where innovative technology meets experience excellence. NIO designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation core technologies. NIO distinguishes itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, exceptional products and services, and a community for shared growth. NIO provides premium smart electric vehicles under the NIO brand, premium smart electric vehicles for families through the ONVO brand, and small smart high-end electric cars with the FIREFLY brand.

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