Press Releases June 1, 2026 12:01 AM

NIO Inc. Provides May 2026 Delivery Update

NIO reports strong May 2026 vehicle deliveries with new flagship SUV launches boosting premium segment presence

By Jordan Park NIO

NIO Inc. announced a 62.3% year-over-year increase in May 2026 vehicle deliveries, totaling 37,705 units, including strong sales across its NIO, ONVO, and FIREFLY brands. The company launched the ONVO L80 and the flagship ES9 SUV in May, both receiving positive market feedback, solidifying NIO's leadership in the premium smart electric vehicle segment. Year-to-date deliveries have increased 68.7%, with cumulative deliveries surpassing 1.14 million vehicles.

NIO Inc. Provides May 2026 Delivery Update
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Key Points

  • May 2026 deliveries increased 62.3% year-over-year to 37,705 vehicles, crossing 1.14 million cumulative deliveries.
  • Launch of ONVO L80 smart SUV and flagship ES9 executive SUV strengthens product lineup in premium electric vehicle segment.
  • NIO All-New ES8 remains top seller above RMB 400,000 price point for five consecutive months, indicating strong consumer demand.
  • 37,705 vehicles were delivered in May 2026, increasing by 62.3% year-over-year
  • 150,526 vehicles were delivered year-to-date in 2026, increasing by 68.7% year-over-year
  • Cumulative deliveries reached 1,148,118 as of May 31, 2026

SHANGHAI, June 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 May 2026 delivery results.

The Company delivered 37,705 vehicles in May 2026, representing an increase of 62.3% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 20,013 vehicles from the NIO brand, 12,029 vehicles from the ONVO brand, and 5,663 vehicles from the FIREFLY brand. Cumulative deliveries reached 1,148,118 as of May 31, 2026.

On May 15, 2026, the ONVO L80, our smart flagship five-seat SUV, officially launched, with deliveries commencing on May 16. As a category-defining product in the large five-seat SUV segment, the L80 integrates innovative space design, flagship smart technologies, and a comprehensive charging and battery swapping network to address user needs in space, travel scenarios, and power solutions. The L80 has received strong user feedback since its launch, further accelerating BEV adoption in the large five-seat SUV market.

As of May 2026, the NIO All-New ES8 has ranked No.1 in sales among models priced above RMB 400,000 across all energy types for five consecutive months, further underscoring its leading position and strong user recognition in the premium segment.

On May 27, 2026, NIO officially launched the ES9, its flagship executive SUV, with deliveries starting on May 28. As the pioneer of the intelligent electric executive flagship SUV segment, the ES9 combines flagship smart technologies, executive-level space and comfort, and a full-domain 900V high-voltage architecture with NIO’s charging and battery swapping network, setting a new benchmark for executive flagship SUVs. As the culmination of NIO’s eleven years of innovation, the ES9 further strengthens NIO’s competitiveness in the premium segment.

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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Risks

  • Dependence on successful vehicle development, manufacturing, and scaling to meet rising demand in competitive electric vehicle market.
  • Potential supply chain risks affecting raw materials and component availability for vehicle production.
  • Forward-looking statements subject to risks including economic conditions, regulatory compliance, and evolving technology in the electric vehicle and battery swapping sectors.

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