Nio, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) pioneer, has set a new industry bar with its flagship luxury sedan, the ET7. In a remarkable test, the ET7 travelled 649 miles (1,044 km) on a single charge, outpacing the range of any other electric vehicle available.
Nio CEO William Li physically drove the hard 14-hour journey from Shanghai to Shaman in freezing temperatures to demonstrate the ET7’s capabilities. The car’s astounding performance was made possible by its cutting-edge 150 kWh battery, which the manufacturer claims is the best in both energy density and safety.
Li emphasised that this result represents a huge step forward for the EV sector, demonstrating that electric vehicles can match or even outperform the range of regular gasoline-powered vehicles with a single fuelling. This invention is intended to hasten the global transition to electric transportation.
Nio’s devotion to battery technology goes beyond the ET7. The company plans to start commercial manufacturing of its 150 kWh batteries in April 2024 and is already developing the following generation with even better energy density.
Furthermore, Nio’s breakthrough battery swap technology provides a rapid charging option, allowing drivers to swap out depleted batteries for fully charged ones in just three minutes. With an increasing network of battery swap stations across China, Nio is at the forefront of establishing the infrastructure required for mainstream EV adoption.
As global interest in electric vehicles grows, Nio’s record-breaking achievement and innovative approach to battery technology place the firm at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution.