NIO ES8 Tops 10,000 Deliveries for Third Straight Month in September

NIO's flagship ES8 full-size SUV delivered 10,542 units in September, extending a strong streak of topping 10,000 monthly deliveries for three consecutive months.

The ES8 accounted for 49.45 percent of NIO brand deliveries in September and roughly 28.18 percent of NIO Inc.'s total vehicle output, underscoring its outsized role in the company's overall delivery numbers.

The electric SUV launched in 2018 as NIO's first model and has been a cornerstone of the brand's lineup ever since. Its latest generation, the all-new ES8 launched in 2024, was offered with both battery-swap and smaller-battery options, broadening its appeal across different buyer segments.

Consistent monthly volumes above 10,000 suggest sustained demand in the competitive Chinese electric SUV market, where models from BYD, Li Auto, and XPENG also vie for buyers in the premium segment.

September's delivery figure adds to NIO's broader 2025 momentum. The company has been working to scale production and improve delivery consistency across its expanding model range, which now includes the ET7 sedan, ET5 sedan, ES6 mid-size SUV, and the second-row-oriented ONVO brand.

With the ES8 representing nearly half of NIO brand sales, the model's continued popularity is a positive signal for NIO's high-end positioning and its ability to retain customers in an increasingly crowded premium EV landscape.