Nio Inc has selected its flagship model, the ES8, as the official VIP vehicle for the 2026 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting. The decision is expected to further elevate the brand image of Nio in the premium executive market. This marks the appearance of the ES8 at one of China's most important home diplomatic events.
The third-generation ES8 will reach its 110,000th delivery milestone this week, showcasing the model's exceptionally strong growth potential and market appeal in China's fiercely competitive premium EV market. The ES8 has seen monthly deliveries exceed 10,000 units for six consecutive months, driving Nio's financial turnaround in the fourth quarter of 2025 through its high gross margin performance.
The selection of the Nio ES8 as the official APEC vehicle highlights the growing importance of electric vehicles in China's premium market. The event will provide a significant platform for the model to demonstrate its capabilities and further strengthen Nio's brand image in the industry.
A service fleet consisting of the all-new ES8, accompanied by a dedicated chauffeur service team, will be provided by Nio for the high-level meeting. The model aims to provide safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation services that meet international standards for visiting trade officials.
The 2026 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting will open on May 22 at the Suzhou Jinji Lake International Convention Center and close on May 23. Preliminary seminars and senior officials' meetings will begin on May 20 ahead of the opening. The event is expected to attract a large number of high-level trade officials from around the world.
The ES8, Nio's flagship SUV, has seen significant demand in recent months, with monthly deliveries exceeding 10,000 units for six consecutive months. This strong demand is expected to provide support for Nio's financial performance in the traditionally slow first quarter ahead of its upcoming earnings report on May 21.
Nio's April deliveries breakdown highlights the continued overwhelming dominance of the ES8 SUV. The model has topped the retail sales chart for large SUVs in China for five consecutive months, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
The third-generation ES8 contributed 44% of Nio Inc's total deliveries in April and has driven the company's financial turnaround through its high gross margin performance. This milestone underscores the model's strong growth potential and market appeal in China's premium EV market.
Nio's selection as the official APEC vehicle is a significant endorsement of the brand and its flagship model, further solidifying the ES8's position as a leader in China's premium electric SUV market.
The selection of the Nio ES8 as the official APEC vehicle highlights the growing importance of electric vehicles in China's premium market.
