乐道汽车, the electric vehicle brand under NIO, has officially announced a significant milestone: the delivery of its 200,000th vehicle. The landmark car, a 乐道 L90, was handed over to the family of renowned CCTV children’s program host Geng Chenchen, widely known as “Green Pop Pop” (绿泡泡).
This achievement marks a rapid ascent for 乐道, as it has taken just two years since the first 乐道 L60 was delivered in 2024 to reach this 200,000-unit delivery mark. This impressive pace positions 乐道 among the top three fastest-growing new energy vehicle brands, outpacing many in the industry.
A Familiar Face Joins the 乐道 Family
The handover ceremony saw the 200,000th 乐道 L90 delivered to Geng Chenchen, recognized as a “National Five-Good Family.” Chenchen, who has been a beloved figure on CCTV’s children’s channel hosting the program “Smart Tree” (智慧树) since 2003, has a deep connection with many of today’s 乐道 users, having accompanied generations of children through their formative years. His marriage in 2010 to Chen Su, also a host on “Smart Tree” known as “Red Fruit” (红果果), further solidifies his family’s relatable public image.
“Geng Chenchen has accompanied the growth of several generations over more than two decades, including many 乐道 users who are now parents themselves. Today, like all our users, he has entrusted his family’s mobility to 乐道,” stated the company in a release.
Strong September and Q3 Performance
The 200,000-vehicle milestone coincides with strong overall delivery numbers for NIO in September 2026. According to data released by NIO earlier this month, the company delivered a total of 37,408 new vehicles in September 2026, marking a 7.7% increase year-on-year.
Breaking down the September figures by brand:
- NIO brand deliveries reached 21,318 units, an impressive 55.3% year-on-year growth.
- 乐道 brand contributed 8,763 units to the total.
- Firefly (萤火虫) brand delivered 7,327 units, showing a 26.9% year-on-year increase.
Looking at the first three quarters of 2026, NIO saw a substantial cumulative delivery of 300,301 vehicles, representing a 49.2% growth compared to the same period last year. All three brands under the NIO umbrella set new quarterly delivery records in the first three quarters of 2026:
- NIO brand achieved a historic high of 181,988 deliveries, up 63.4% year-on-year.
- 乐道 brand also set a new record with 70,191 deliveries.
- Firefly brand demonstrated remarkable growth, delivering 48,122 units, a 136.7% increase year-on-year, setting its own historical record.
The rapid growth and the achievement of significant delivery milestones underscore 乐道’s and NIO’s expanding presence and growing consumer trust in the competitive electric vehicle market.
