According to the Shanghai Jiading official account, NIO's new battery R&D base project will be established in Jiading in 2026, focusing on next-generation power batteries, with construction scheduled to begin in H2. Upon completion, it will feature 31 lithium battery testing labs, a cell pilot line, and a battery pack assembly line.
Project Overview
According to the Shanghai Jiading official WeChat account, NIO's new battery R&D base project will be established in Jiading District in 2026, focusing on the development of next-generation power batteries, with construction slated to begin in the second half of this year.
Core facility planning:
- 31 lithium battery testing laboratories: Comprehensive testing and verification covering materials, cells, modules, and system levels
- Lithium-ion cell pilot production line: Achieves transition from lab R&D to small-batch trial production
- Battery pack assembly line: Completes the full closed loop from R&D to trial production
This means NIO will be able to independently complete R&D, validation, and pilot production of key battery technologies, further reducing dependence on external supply chains.
NIO's Jiading Layout History
NIO has maintained a presence in Jiading for over a decade:
- Previously established its global mass-production vehicle R&D headquarters
- Built a R&D network across Anxiao Road, Taiyun Road, Anchi Road, and the Innovation Port
- Total R&D and testing facilities exceeding 60,000 square meters
- The new battery R&D base will further complete the full-industry-chain R&D layout
Recent Market Performance
NIO has seen strong market performance recently:
| Metric | Data | Time Period |
|---|---|---|
| ES9 Shanghai 500K+ BEV market share | Over 50% | May |
| Shanghai cumulative sales ranking | City-wide #1 | Jan-May 2026 |
| June deliveries | 40,597 units | New YTD high |
| Year-over-year growth | 62.9% | June YoY |
Since deliveries began on May 28, the new flagship ES9 took just four days to capture the top spot in Shanghai's 500,000-yuan BEV segment for the full month of May.
Significance for Overseas Markets
For consumers in Central Asia and Russia, NIO's independent investment in battery R&D means:
- Future models will continue to optimize range performance
- Low-temperature adaptability technology is expected to improve further
- Battery safety standards will continue to iterate and upgrade
As NIO accelerates its global expansion, these technical achievements will gradually benefit overseas markets. For more information, visit EX1000.COM.
