Xin Lang Ke Ji·2025-09-20 12:21Core Insights - NIO's founder, chairman, and CEO Li Bin announced the launch of the new NIO ES8 at the NIO Day 2025 event, positioning it as a flagship SUV for all scenarios [1] - The new ES8 has exceeded market expectations in its performance over the past month, indicating a shift from extended-range three-row SUVs to pure electric three-row SUVs [1] - The transition is driven by advancements in charging and battery swap networks, as well as the development of pure electric technology, marking a qualitative change in the market [1] - NIO has invested over 18 billion yuan in charging and battery swap infrastructure and over 60 billion yuan in research and development over the past decade [1] - The interior space of the new ES8 is comparable to mainstream MPVs, accommodating six people and twelve luggage without difficulty [1]