NIO has confirmed a packed launch calendar for 2026. The NIO ES8 5-seat version will officially launch in early July 2026 with simultaneous delivery, while the brand-new Ledao L80 SUV will debut in late April and go on sale on May 15, 2026 — World Family Day. NIO ES8: The 48-Inch Skyline Dashboard The fully updated ES8 is a technological leap forward. Its most dramatic feature is the Skyline screen system borrowed from the flagship ET9 — a continuous display combining a 48-inch miniLED digital skyline screen with a 15.6-inch AMOLED center display, all running NIO’s SkyOS operating system. Console and Storage The center console is clean, minimal, and purposeful — with wireless charging, large storage bins, and integrated controls that flow naturally from the driver’s hand position. Frunk + Rear Access As a flagship electric SUV, the ES8 offers a front trunk for extra storage. Rear passengers benefit from wide door openings and excellent legroom in both the 6-seat and 7-seat configurations. Flagship Performance: 900V, 520kW, 3.97s 0-100 Under the hood, the new ES8 runs on a full 900V high-voltage platform. The dual-motor configuration delivers a combined 520kW and 700N·m of torque, with a 0-100km/h time of just 3.97 seconds. CLTC range reaches 635km. The suspension system uses a dual-chamber air suspension with CDC for exceptional ride quality. Current ES8 Pricing The current ES8 is available in 3 variants, priced at ¥406,800–¥446,800 (approx. $56,100–$61,600 USD). With BaaS (Battery as a Service) subscription, prices drop to ¥298,800–¥338,800 (approx. $41,200–$46,700 USD). Dimensions: 5,280mm long with a 3,130mm wheelbase — proper flagship SUV territory. Also Coming: Ledao L80 on May 15 Ledao, NIO’s more affordable sub-brand, will launch its third model — the L80 — on World Family Day, May 15. Positioned between the L60 and L90, the L80 is a large 5-seat SUV focusing on space and practicality. Power options mirror the L90: single motor (340kW) or dual motor (440kW), with an 85kWh battery option on the NT3.0 platform. 分享文章𝕏Twitter / XfFacebookinLinkedIn✈Telegram✔WhatsApprReddit🦋Bluesky🐘MastodonPPinterest Post navigation Geely Xingyuan EV Surpasses 600,000 Deliveries, Adds New “Sakura Pink” Color — Starting at Just $9,500 USD Xpeng MONA M03 2026 Update Launches April 2 — Turing AI Chip, 620km Range, Starts at ¥119,800 ($16,500 USD)