Nio, a leading automaker, is seeking to revolutionize the way we interact with our vehicles. They have introduced the Nio Phone, a specialized device that works collaboratively with their electric cars on a level unachievable with typical smartphones. The Nio Phone has been specifically designed to make using Nio electric vehicles even more convenient and user-friendly.

The car manufacturer has packed an impressive amount of functionality into the Nio Phone. The device possesses an action button which activates more than 30 of the car's features, which include climate control and seat massage options among others. Nio has certainly gone the extra mile to ensure a smoother experience for their users and an enhanced interaction between their device and their cars.

The phone also boasts a 'Nio Play' feature, which mirrors the smartphone's display on the car's touchscreen, facilitating direct access to smartphone applications. This unique feature helps drivers and passengers to access their favorite smartphone apps seamlessly and directly on the car's user interface, providing added convenience and accessibility while on the go.

The Nio Phone leverages advanced technology with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC chip. This chip contributes significant computing power to the vehicle, a feature Nio refers to as 'Central Computing Cluster. Thanks to this feature, the Nio Phone brings increased functionality to the hands of Nio car users.

Interestingly, if the phone's battery is discharged, the device would still unlock Nio vehicles for 48 hours. This feature is convenient for Nio car owners, providing an unwavering assurance of access to their vehicles despite low battery issues.

For Nio, additional sales or revenue from the smartphone business isn't the main focus. The Nio Phone is more about enhancing the attractiveness of its own electric vehicles by changing the user experience, thus shifting the way smartphones interact with vehicles. The Nio Phone will be available in China in three different variants, with prices ranging from 6,499 to 7,499 yuan, which translates to approximately 836 to 964 Euros. The variance in price corresponds to the device's RAM and main storage.

The Nio Phone, which utilizes Android as its operating system, will go on sale from the 28th of September onwards. Future plans for the Nio Phone include launching a new model every year, so customers can certainly look forward to further advancements and improvements.