Electric car database
NIO electric cars
Every NIO EV in the database — open a model for charging times, compatible stations, recorded prices and full specs.
- Model lines
- 5
- Marked current
- 3
- Best range*
- 500 km
NIO electric-car models
NIO EL6
AvailableSUV · 2 variants
NIO EL7
DiscontinuedSUV · 2 variants
NIO EL8
AvailableSUV · 2 variants
NIO ET5
AvailableSedan · 4 variants
NIO ET7
DiscontinuedSedan · 2 variants
*PlugSphere real-world range estimates (bar scaled to 750 km). Data last checked 17 July 2026.
NIO electric cars — common questions
Answers computed from the live PlugSphere vehicle database.
Which NIO electric car has the longest range?
The longest-range NIO EV marked current in PlugSphere is the NIO ET5 Long Range, with an estimated 500 km of mixed-condition driving in the PlugSphere dataset. Every NIO model page shows the full variant-by-variant range breakdown.
What is the cheapest NIO electric car?
The lowest current NIO price stored by PlugSphere is for the NIO ET5 Standard Range, from €59,500 (DE market). This is a market-specific database record, not a live dealer-stock quote.
How fast do NIO electric cars charge?
The quickest-charging NIO model in the current data is the NIO EL8 Long Range: an estimated 20 minutes from 10–80% at a sufficiently powerful DC charger, using its stored typical charging power of 190 kW. Each model page lists the assumptions behind its estimate.
How many electric models does NIO have in 2026?
PlugSphere tracks 5 NIO electric model lines; 3 are marked current. This count comes from the vehicle records last checked 17 July 2026.
How long does a NIO EV battery last?
Like other modern EVs, NIO packs are built to outlast the industry-standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km to at least 70% capacity — fleet telemetry puts average degradation near 1.8–2% a year, so around 80% typically remains after a decade. NIO's lineup in our database uses NCM and LFP+NCM chemistry — its LFP packs tolerate the most charge cycles.
How much does a NIO battery replacement cost?
Out of warranty, budget roughly €100–180 per kWh plus labour: NIO's packs span 73.5–90 kWh in our database, which works out to approximately €7,400–€16,200 for a full pack. Inside the 8-year battery warranty a defective pack is replaced free, and partial module repairs are often far cheaper.
Should I charge my NIO to 100%?
For NIO models with LFP batteries — 3 in our database — yes: LFP chemistry handles daily 100% charging well and it keeps the range estimate calibrated. For the NCM/NCA models, 80% is the kinder daily target. Each model page states which chemistry the car uses.
Are NIO EV batteries reliable?
There is no independent brand-by-brand failure index, but the fundamentals are measurable: NIO covers its packs with the industry-standard 8-year warranty, and EV batteries across all brands show low failure rates with gradual, predictable capacity loss rather than sudden death. NIO uses proven NCM and LFP+NCM chemistry across its range. Check each model page for its exact chemistry and battery size.