<div id="readability-page-1"><blockquote><ul><li>Nio will demonstrate the suspension technology of the ES9 through a live video broadcast hours before releasing its first-quarter earnings on May 21.</li><li>The ES9 will be officially launched on May 27, with a pre-sales starting price of 528,000 yuan.</li></ul></blockquote><figure id="attachment_141216"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052007180888.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052007180888.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-141216">(Image credit: Nio)</figcaption></figure><p>Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) will hold a live video broadcast on May 21 to detail the chassis capabilities of its upcoming ES9 SUV, with the event starting at 3 pm Beijing Time.</p><p>The Chinese EV maker announced the event on Wednesday. The broadcast aims to demonstrate the vehicle's smooth driving and riding experience under both urban and off-road conditions.</p><p>The timing of this technology showcase is notable. Later that same day, Nio will report its financial results for the first quarter of 2026.</p>    <div>        <p><span>Join us on </span>            Telegram            <span> or </span>            Google News        </p>    </div><p>This indicates that the company is attempting to draw further market attention to its new flagship SUV (sport utility vehicle) model before releasing key financial data.</p><p>The ES9 is scheduled to be officially launched and begin deliveries on May 27. The model is viewed by Nio's management as one of the key vehicles to counter industry headwinds in the second quarter and boost sales.</p><p>Nio had already published several articles on its social media accounts earlier this month introducing the ES9's chassis.</p><p>In a recent post, the company detailed the intelligent features of the SkyRide fully active suspension equipped on the ES9.</p><p>The system can actively identify underground garage height limits and lower the vehicle body, or lift the wheels when facing speed bumps to effectively reduce vertical impact.</p><p>Under extreme road conditions, the chassis system can even help the vehicle bounce out of sand by rapidly actuating the car body.</p><p>Thanks to the body control capabilities of the SkyRide fully active suspension, the ES9 can perform large-scale transient control, greatly enhancing comfort performance in acceleration, driving, and braking, the company said.</p><p>Nio began pre-sales for the ES9 in April, with a starting price of 528,000 yuan ($77,560) including the battery pack.</p><p>The entry-level model does not include the SkyRide active suspension system, while the signature edition equipped with the system starts at 588,000 yuan.</p><p>Although the price remains expensive, the starting price of the SkyRide-equipped ES9 is 23.44% lower than that of the ET9 executive sedan, which is equipped with the same suspension system.</p>    <div>        <div>            <p><img width="768" height="432" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026041712021687-768x432.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026041712021687-768x432.jpg"/>                            </p>        </div>        <div>            <p>Nio CEO sees Q2 pressure, bets on ES9 and L80 to drive growth</p>            <p>To break through industry headwinds, Nio plans to concentrate resources in the second quarter to ensure the smooth launch of the Nio ES9 and Onvo L80.</p>                    </div>    </div>    <p>($1 = 6.8049 yuan)</p>                                                                                </div>

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<p>Nio will showcase the ES9's suspension technology via a live broadcast on May 21, just hours before its Q1 earnings release. The ES9, launching on May 27 with a starting price of 528,000 yuan, aims to enhance market attention and boost sales amid industry challenges. The broadcast will highlight the vehicle's performance in various conditions, featuring the advanced SkyRide suspension system designed for improved comfort and handling.</p>

- Nio will showcase the suspension technology of its upcoming ES9 SUV in a live video broadcast on May 21, just hours before announcing its first-quarter earnings.  
- The ES9 is set to officially launch and begin deliveries on May 27, with a starting price of 528,000 yuan, aimed at countering market pressures and boosting sales.  
- Featuring the SkyRide fully active suspension, the ES9 enhances driving comfort and capability, with a price that is relatively lower than the ET9 sedan equipped with the same technology.

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