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NIO Launches First Latin American Dealership in Costa Rica

3/31/2026

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NIO, the Chinese automaker, opened its first Latin American dealership in San José, Costa Rica, marking its Western Hemisphere entry on March 26.
The showroom features all three brands—NIO, Onvo, and Firefly—and offers five models, including the ET5 Touring and EL6.
The expansion relies on a local partnership with Horizontes Cielo Azul, the distributor.
Pre-sales for the Onvo L90 SUV begin at the local auto show on April 16.

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NIO, the Chinese automaker, opened its first Latin American dealership in San José, Costa Rica, marking its Western Hemisphere entry on March 26.
The showroom features all three brands—NIO, Onvo, and Firefly—and offers five models, including the ET5 Touring and EL6.
The expansion relies on a local partnership with Horizontes Cielo Azul, the distributor.
Pre-sales for the Onvo L90 SUV begin at the local auto show on April 16.