On December 21, NIO Day 2024 was held at the prestigious Haixinsha Asian Games Park in Guangzhou, celebrating NIO’s 10th anniversary under the theme “Together and Forward”. The event highlighted a decade of technological innovation alongside industry pioneers and attracted more than 22,000 attendees, the largest attendance in NIO Day history. For the first time, a City Experience Day was celebrated, which was open to the public on the second day.
Centered on the theme of “Together and Forward,” more than 1,150 NIO users and talented creators actively contributed to NIO Day 2024. Composer Chang Shilei collaborated with the 2024 Nio Band to compose and perform the event’s theme song, celebrating the spirit of shared journeys through music. , Filmmaker Cheng Gong directed a short documentary, also titled “Together and Forward”, which chronicles the decade-long growth of the brand as well as nearly 100 NIO users. Internationally acclaimed illustrator Sua Balak, along with 14 NIO user designers, unveiled “Journey Together,” a stunning illustration scroll that artistically reflects NIO’s 10-year journey with its community. Additionally, the User Charity Marketplace includes more than 170 stalls set up by NIO users at the Haixinsha Asian Games Park, with proceeds donated to the Guangzhou Charity Association, symbolizing the event’s spirit of unity and giving back.
On NIO Day 2024, the NIO smart electric executive flagship ET9 was officially launched, priced at 788,000 RMB, with a limited edition of 999 units of the first version available for sale, priced at 818,000 RMB, delivery in China Will start in March, 2025. ,
NIO ET9 integrates NIO’s 12 full stack self-developed technologies, the result of more than 53 billion RMB in continuous R&D investment over ten years, including several world-first innovative technologies and 1,083 patents. With this technological foundation, it brings nine unprecedented flagship experiences to users, meeting their high expectations of technology leadership in executive flagships in the smart EV era.
The ET9 redefines luxury with its Lightful Welcome feature, using front and rear headlights to welcome passengers, complemented by an industry-leading 2-square-meter light carpet that fills you up as soon as you step inside. Invites for. Inside, the innovative Sky Island and Executive Bridge divide the cabin into four distinct spaces, ensuring unmatched comfort and privacy for both business and leisure travel.
With 582mm ultra-wide seat cushion, nearly 2 square meters of all-around heating and 16-point hot stone massage function, every passenger enjoys a first-class air travel experience. The class-exclusive dual-side relaxation mode allows passengers to recline and extend effortlessly with a single command.
The versatile Executive Table, integrated within the Executive Bridge, offers 360° continuous adjustment for reading, working, presenting or organizing items. Additional features include a smart electric refrigerator, a smart safebox and a flip-up rear control panel, designed to transform the ET9 into a fully functional mobile meeting room. This executive flagship sets a new standard in luxury and convenience.
The innovative flagship experience stems from NIO’s steadfast investment in core technology R&D over the past decade. In the era of smart electric vehicles, digital architecture is the foundation of smart systems. ET9 has China’s first comprehensive self-developed smart system architecture. Relying on its four core advantages of ultra-high computing power, high-performance data communication, energy management and security redundancy, it has become a leading digital architecture in the industry.
The world’s first vehicle-centric full-domain operating system, SkyOS, is a comprehensive and leading intelligent digital technology foundation. SkyOS covers multiple fields such as vehicle control, intelligent driving, cockpit and mobile Internet, combining AI technology with seven major characteristics including high bandwidth, low latency, large computing power, heterogeneous hardware, cross-domain integration, flexible continuous development, etc. Is completely included. High reliability, and information security, brings a secure, smart and enjoyable ultimate digital experience.
NIO ET9 is the world’s first model to integrate the three core technologies of Skyride steer-by-wire, Skyride rear-wheel steering and Skyride full active suspension into a smart EV chassis system, bringing smart chassis technology to new heights. The ET9 adopts the world’s first integrated hydraulic full active suspension, which for the first time highly integrates the shock absorber with the active suspension electric drive unit, giving it an ultra-large range of momentary adjustment capabilities for stiffness, damping and height. Allows to adapt. , which represents the state-of-the-art in suspension technologies in the current industry, creating a comfortable driving experience for users similar to a passenger aircraft hovering in the stratosphere.
“ET9 is the result of NIO’s decade-long continuous investment in R&D, and is also a testament to NIO’s journey with global automotive industry innovators,” said William Lee, Founder, Chairman and CEO of NIO. “Over the past ten years, NIO has grown together with our users and friends, hand in hand. Through continuous technological innovation, we have brought high-quality smart electric vehicle products to our users; Through the ongoing deployment of charging and battery swapping infrastructure, we have provided users with more convenient and efficient charging services. Over the next decade, we will serve global users through our three brands, popularize smart electric vehicles and help drive the global transition to electric vehicles and continue to work toward our mission of Blue Sky Coming .
