NIO announces Navigate on Pilot, new charging service at Auto China 2020

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- At the Auto China 2020, NIO, the most high-profiled Chinese EV startup, announced the upgrade of its smart operating system to NIO OS 2.7.0 and released the NOP (Navigate on Pilot), which is designed to automatically guides cars following the navigation route on ring roads and highways.

NIO said the NOP is China's first commercial application of HD map on the ADAS functionality of mass-produced vehicles, which can further improve NIO Pilot's performance.

Along with the NIO OS 2.7.0 upgrade, the NOP will be released to users in several batches via FOTA (firmware over-the-air) next month, coming after with near 20 new features and functions improvements, including camera-based driver drowsiness detection, remote seat ventilation and 5.1 immersive surround sound mode, according to NIO.

(NIO Power's chargers)

At the same time, NIO announced its new Power Up Plan, which will provide a commitment of 100 million yuan ($14,654,590) subsidy for the deployment of 30,000 destination DC chargers. The 20kW DC chargers have officially joined the string of NIO's destination charging stations for the sake of a wider charging network across the country and a faster charging speed in certain scenarios.

(NIO EP9)

At this year's Auto China, NIO showcases a lineup embracing the EP9 electric supercar, the ES8 and the ES6 SUVs, the EC6 coupe SUV, a Power Swap Station, three types of chargers and other achievements.

The delivery of the EC6, NIO's third mass-produced model, formally kicked off on September 25. The EV manufacturer said, as of Sept. 23, the cumulative driving range of all NIO's users has exceeded 1 billion kilometers.

Moreover, NIO Life, the lifestyle brand of NIO, also announced at the motor show the launch of Foodlab and limited fashion collection “I am the Champion” with Double Happiness in tribute to the champion spirit.