Nio UAE

In the UAE, a single battery swap service costs AED 119 ($32) for a 100-kWh battery pack and AED 99 for a 75-kWh pack.

Nio has built its first battery swap station in the MENA region and the facility is expected to be operational on Thursday.

Nio opened a Nio Space in Dubai, its 439th globally, after opening a Nio House in Abu Dhabi last November.

Nio has already begun deliveries of the ES8 in the UAE, while local deliveries of the EC6 and ET5 will begin in the first quarter of 2025.

Nio to open its first Nio House in the UAE on November 28 with CEO William Li attending the opening ceremony.

Nio has entered into a partnership with UAE telecoms group e&, paving the way for the planned launch of its models in the Middle Eastern country in the fourth quarter.

Nio MENA will introduce Nio and its sub-branded models to Middle East and North Africa markets. Nio and CYVN plan to collaborate on a new EV program involving research, manufacturing and future product launches.

“We are committed to fostering a growing community in the UAE and building strong networks to provide the best possible experience for NIO users,” the company wrote on its UAE website page.