Nio ultra long-range battery does 1000km

A Nio ET7 did 1044km using 97% battery power on a single charge in a test of Nio’s new 150kWh ultra long-range battery.

The 14-hour drive from Shanghai to Xiamen on Sunday December 17 showcases Nio’s new battery, completing the run with 3% battery life to spare and no need for a battery swap or recharge.

Main driver Nio founder, chairman and chief executive William Li was joined by Nio Power senior vice president Dr Fei Shen, and Tencent News general manager Chenxia Huang.

After a short stopover and driver swap, the Nio ET7 finished the trip in spite of cold temperatures – a factor usually associated with reduced EV battery performance and range.

Nio says the ultra long-range battery is compatible with its entire smart EV range through Nio Power’s chargeable, upgradable and swappable power service system, and Nio users will be provided with flexible options for upgrading the batteries when needed.

It is currently available for users of its “Battery as a Service” subscription model which allows drivers to flexibly scale battery capacity during each stop to suit changing requirements, available in China only at this stage.

The brand adds the new battery pack is the world’s first pouch format cell CTP Pack with no thermal propagation design, with a cell energy density of up to 360Wh/kg, marking the highest capacity and energy density for mass produced production car battery packs in China.

Li says the test drive shows smart EV range exceeding 1000km, “which will further promote the transformation of the automotive industry from the consumption of gasoline to electricity”.

By December 19, 2023, Nio has 2322 power swap stations worldwide – 2289 in China and 33 in Europe, with the latest opening on December 18 in Amsterdam.

Nio has also done its 34 millionth battery swap operation – equivalent to one swap every 1.4 seconds.