EV maker Nio said on Friday it has opened a temporary pop-up store in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi’s largest shopping centre and the UAE’s second-biggest.
The store, which will be open until June 18, displays the three models the Shanghai-based automaker offers in the country: the three-row EL8 SUV (known as the ES8 in China), the EC6 coupe SUV and the entry-level ET5 sedan.
“Join us at Yas Mall and immerse yourself in the Nio experience,” the company wrote on X. “Discover how electric mobility, timeless design, and human-centric innovation come together in one refined space.”
Customization options and detailed pricing are currently unavailable on Nio’s UAE website, where potential customers can only register their interest by submitting a form.
In February, during Ramadan, Nio rolled out its first discounts in the UAE, offering savings of up to AED 12,500 ($3,400) on all three models.
Customers currently cannot configure vehicles or view detailed pricing on the UAE website; instead, they can register their interest by submitting a form.
Earlier this year, Nio’s UAE site listed the ET5 starting at AED 199,900 ($54,400) with a 75 kWh standard-range battery and an estimated two-month waiting period.
Prices for available inventory begin at AED 208,300 ($56,700). The EL8 starts at AED 359,900 ($98,000) with a 100 kWh long-range battery, with in-stock units priced from AED 382,300 ($104,100).
Buyers financing through Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) can defer their first payment for up to six months.
Nio has not disclosed any delivery or registration figures in the region to date. In recent years, the Middle East has attracted several international EV brands including Nio, XPeng, Zeekr, VinFast and Lucid.
The automaker entered the UAE market in late 2024 and formed a joint venture with Abu Dhabi-based CYVN Holdings to expand across the Middle East and North Africa under the name Nio MENA.
In February, Nio opened its first battery swap station in the Middle East at the Yas Marina Formula 1 Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
The third-generation station can store up to 21 batteries and perform up to 408 swaps daily. Swap services cost AED 119 for a 100 kWh battery and AED 99 for a 75 kWh battery, inclusive of a full charge.
