NIO Presents Three Brands at Auto China 2026 with 11 Models and 12 Technologies
At Auto China 2026, NIO Inc. presented its three brands—NIO, ONVO, and firefly—showcasing 11 models and 12 full-stack technologies.
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- 100,000 units in 215 days
What Happened
NIO Inc. presented its three brands—NIO, ONVO, and firefly—at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) under the theme "A Vast New Realm." The booth featured 11 models and 12 full-stack technologies, with nearly 500 journalists in attendance.
“This year, NIO, ONVO, and firefly take the stage together at Auto China for the first time, presenting a collective showcase of NIO’s multi-brand strategy and 11 years of system-level innovation.”
100,000 units in 215 daysvehicles
Fastest model to reach 100,000 units among vehicles priced above RMB 400,000.
Complete Hexi Corridor section from Xi'an to Dunhuang, a 1,739 km route with 20 Power Swap Stations.
Full 3,448 km Silk Road Power Swap Route connected, with over 30 Power Swap Stations.
ONVO announced its smart large five-seat executive flagship SUV L80 for launch on April 28, while the 2026 ONVO L90 incorporates the world's first 5 nm automotive-grade smart driving chip and China's first world model for smart driving. firefly presented its refreshed model and custom builds, embodying its 'freedom to glow' brand spirit.
Why this matters
The presentation highlights NIO's multi-brand strategy and 11 years of system-level innovation, showcasing its growing lineup and technology leadership in the premium smart EV market.
Terms in This Story
- Battery as a Service (BaaS)
- A service model where customers buy the car without the battery and pay a monthly fee for battery usage and swapping.
- NX9031 smart driving chip
- A 5 nm automotive-grade chip designed for smart driving.
- NIO WorldModel (NWM)
- A world model for smart driving, the first of its kind in China.
- NIO OS
- A full-domain AI-native vehicle operating system.
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