NIO Inc.
Nio Inc. (Chinese: 蔚来; pinyin: Wèilái; stylized as NIO) is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai. Founded in 2014, it adopted its current name in 2016. The company primarily designs and sells electric vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, but has expanded into other products and services, such as chip development, Smartphones, and power solutions.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- automotive industry [1]
- Company / filing name
- NIO Inc. [2]
- Headquarters location
- Hefei [1]
- Founded
- 2014-11 [1]
- Leadership in background record
- William Li [1]
- Founders
- William Li [1]
- Official website
- https://www.nio.cn/; https://www.nio.com; https://www.nio.com/da_DK; https://www.nio.com/de_DE; https://www.nio.com/nl_NL; https://www.nio.com/no_NO [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US62914V1061 [1]
- CIK
- 1736541 [2]
- Country in background record
- People's Republic of China [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- NIO (NYSE), NIOIF (OTC) [2]
Company positioning and business
Nio Inc. (Chinese: 蔚来; pinyin: Wèilái; stylized as NIO) is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai. Founded in 2014, it adopted its current name in 2016. The company primarily designs and sells electric vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, but has expanded into other products and services, such as chip development, Smartphones, and power solutions. [3]
In 2018, Nio filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. [3]
Nio operates 3,989 battery swapping stations globally, with the majority being located in China (as of July 2026). The company has performed over 119 million swaps. The company develops semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicle technologies and has participated in Formula E racing since 2014. In 2024, it launched the Onvo and Firefly brands to serve the mass-market segment. [3]
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Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies William Li in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [1]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: NIO (NYSE), NIOIF (OTC). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was NIO Inc. founded?
Founded: 2014-11. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of NIO Inc.?
Headquarters location: Hefei. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for NIO Inc.?
Business sectors: automotive industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Nio Inc. (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.