The stage lights glowed in Hangzhou, China recently as Nio (NIO) — a pioneer in the global smart electric vehicle (EV) market — gathered its community under the theme “Grow with the Light.” The launch of the third-generation ES8 SUV, offered in seven- and six-seater Executive Premium Editions, gave the audience a sense of how far the brand has come. With a 925 volt system, 5C fast charging, and a sleek screen-powered CEDA operating system, the ES8 signaled that innovation continues to sit at the center of ...