Nio has unveiled a new electric estate and an electric SUV that will form part of its European line-up.
The ET5 will rival the BMW i5 Touring and offers a range of 270 - 350 miles, depending on variant.
The EL6 will go head-to-head with the Audi Q8 e-tron and can cover 300 miles between charges.
Neither model has been confirmed for UK sales, yet, but both are expected to launch in 2024.
Nio is one of several Chinese brands targeting the UK. While Chinese-owned MG has been dominating the value end of the EV market for a few years now, Great Wall’s Ora has already launched in the UK at the end of last year and other brands like BYD (Build Your Dreams), Lynk and Co, Omoda and Nio are all lining up to offer EVs to UK customers.
Nio says the ET5 Touring will "cater for the demands of modern life" and provides a spacious and upmarket cabin with a 450-litre boot.
Two battery options will be offered: 75kWh and 100kWh. The twin-motor powertrain develops 489PS and allows the car to accelrate from 0-62mph in 4.0 seconds.
Chassis settings are said to be optimised for sporty driving and the ET5 achieves 50:50 weight distribution.
The car features a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.8-inch center console display as part of its minimalist interior.
Luxury features, such as semi-automous driving aids, massage seats and a 23-speaker sound system will also be available.
The EL6 shares its design language with the ET5 and is described by its maker as "a hybrid of SUV and saloon language".
The car will come with a high level of equipment as standard, including 20-way adjustable seats, to maximise comfort, and the largest openable sunroof in this segment.
It uses the same dual-motor powertrain as the ET5, serving up 489PS and paired with a 70kWh battery. The EL6 can accelerate from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds.
There are nine drive modes that allow drivers to tailor the car's responses. Adaptive dampers are fitted that can make up to 500 adjustments per second.
Boot space is measured at 668 litres and the car will also feature 40:20:40 split folding seats, to maximise practicality.
Marc Samuel, former fleet sales operations manager at Honda, has been appointed as the national fleet sales manager for Nio.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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