Formula E's nine season five manufacturer teams convened at the Calafat Circuit in Spain this week to test the Gen2 car ahead of its debut later this year.
The closed two-day test was the first time all the manufacturers had tested the new car – which is capable of completing an entire race distance on a single charge – at the same, after both NIO and BMW missed the first group test in Monteblanco.
The nine manufacturers set to contest season five are; Audi, BMW, DS, Jaguar, Mahindra, NIO, Nissan, Penske and Venturi.
Following this test, manufacturers will run their own test programmes ahead of the new season, with a maximum 15 days each.
Speaking at the test, NIO's Oliver Turvey said it was an "honour" to be the first person behind the wheel of the NIO 004.
"Firstly, it was an honour and proud moment for me to be the first driver to turn a wheel in the NIO Formula E Team's new Gen2 Formula E car this week in Calafat.
"As it was the first run of our new car, we ran through a number of installation and systems checks gathering data for the team.
"My first impressions of the car are very positive; it looks fantastic and is a clear step forward in terms of performance. But now the real works starts."
NIO team principal Gérry Hughes added: "It was great to be back at Calafat, the team’s chosen test circuit, and this week has witnessed another milestone in the history of the NIO Formula E Team with the first running of the NIO squad’s Season 5 challenger.
"Over the two days of track running we have completed extensive chassis and powertrain systems checks with the NIO 004 development chassis and I am happy to say that both the car and the newly formed NIO Test Team has functioned well.
"We are now looking forward to commencing our proper Manufacturer Testing Programme with the NIO 004 development chassis in the coming months."
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