Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-08-22 07:28Group 1 - NIO's new ES8 model was launched with a pre-sale price significantly lower than the previous generation, leading to a stock price increase of nearly 10% in Hong Kong and 9.27% in the US market [2][8] - The new ES8's pre-sale price is set at 41.68 million yuan for the luxury version, which is a reduction of over 111,200 yuan compared to the previous model's official price [6][8] - NIO's CEO, Li Bin, emphasized that the pricing strategy is aimed at ensuring a reasonable profit margin while remaining competitive in the market [8][10] Group 2 - The market for pure electric large three-row SUVs is expected to become increasingly competitive, with multiple new models priced around 300,000 yuan set to launch in the second half of 2025 [8][12] - NIO has reported strong pre-order numbers for the new ES8, indicating positive market reception and demand [14] - The company has built a robust infrastructure with 8,173 charging and battery swap stations across China, leading the industry in terms of network coverage [11][12]