NIO's First Autonomous Driving Sedan to be Unveiled on NIO Day
Chinese automaker NIO (NASDAQ: NIO) is set to unveil the company’s first autonomous driving sedan at an event on January 9, 2021. NIO claims the vehicle will premiere the latest autonomous driving technologies and a 150 kWh battery pack, which would be the largest fitted to a production passenger vehicle. We can expect NIO has Tesla’s Long Range Model S in its sights with this battery, and will be aiming to exceed the 647km (402 mi) range of the Model S.
From the teaser released by NIO, the new sedan appears similar — in silhouette at least — to the company's ET Preview Concept released at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, with the fastback roofline, pronounced hip flare running from the front fender to the rear, and the short, squat front end.
According to NIO, “the event will feature a range of exciting activities, including performances by the famous music composer Shi Lei Chang, NIO BAND, whose NIO Day 2020 theme song "The Future is Ahead," and leading Chinese musician Wang Feng.”
NIO ET Preview Concept. Images: NIO
