Nio introduces premium versions of the ET5, ET5 Touring, and EC6 models under the Champion Edition name, featuring enhanced features at a higher cost.
Nio, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new Champion Edition models for the ET5, ET5 Touring, and EC6 vehicles. These special editions commemorate Nio's triumph in the 2015 Formula E Drivers’ Championship.
The Champion Edition models boast unique design upgrades, technical enhancements, and race-inspired exterior styling, justifying the price increases compared to the base models. The starting prices for the ET5 and ET5 Touring Champion Editions are RMB 316,000, an increase of RMB 18,000 or 6.04% over the standard models. The EC6 Champion Edition starts at RMB 370,000, a 3.35% increase over the regular EC6.
These exclusive editions feature the Moon exterior theme, which includes matte metal accents, green high-performance brake calipers, and an exclusive Champion Edition badge. The ET5 models come standard with 20-inch wheels, while the EC6 models feature 21-inch wheels. Customers have multiple colour choices available for these unique designs.
Under Nio's Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan, the starting prices for the ET5 and ET5 Touring Champion Editions are RMB 246,000. The starting price for the EC6 Champion Edition, with a 75-kWh battery pack, is RMB 370,000. Under the BaaS plan, the starting price for the EC6 Champion Edition is RMB 300,000.
Nio is offering purchase incentives for consumers who purchase any of the three Champion Edition models by July 31, 2025. These incentives include 5 years of interest-free financing, 240 free battery swaps valid for 5 years, and 5 years of free use of the NOP+ (Navigate on Pilot Plus) driver assistance feature.
Customers purchasing the ET5 and ET5 Touring Champion Edition models can also receive a free comfort package worth RMB 9,500 and a discount on the carbon fiber package. The launch of these Champion Edition models is a testament to Nio's first-ever annual drivers' championship title in the 2015 Formula E Championship.
Deliveries for the Champion Edition models are set to begin on July 9, 2025, and display vehicles are already available at Nio stores for customers to view. Nio's stock ticker is NYSE: NIO.
It's worth noting that Nio recently updated its ET5, ET5 Touring, EC, and ES6 SUV models in May. The main upgrades included switching the smart driving chip from Nvidia Orin or X to the in-house developed Shenji Nour X, and changing the central screen from a vertical to a horizontal layout.
With these new Champion Edition models, Nio continues to push the boundaries of electric vehicle design and technology, offering customers a unique blend of performance, style, and innovation.
- The Champion Edition models, launched by Nio, incorporate unique design upgrades, technical enhancements, and race-inspired exterior styling, justifying the price increases over the base models.
- Under Nio's Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan, the starting prices for the ET5 and ET5 Touring Champion Editions are substantially lower, at RMB 246,000 and RMB 300,000 respectively.
- Nio is offering purchase incentives for consumers who purchase any of the three Champion Edition models before July 31, 2025, including 5 years of interest-free financing, free battery swaps, and free use of the NOP+ driver assistance feature.
- The newly updated ET5, ET5 Touring, EC, and ES6 SUV models, released by Nio in May, feature upgrades such as switching the smart driving chip to the in-house developed Shenji Nour X and changing the central screen from a vertical to a horizontal layout.
