Nio’s Delivery Surge Masks Deepening Margin Concerns

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio delivered a classic growth-versus-profitability story in its second-quarter results, highlighting a central challenge facing EV startups. The company posted record vehicle deliveries that failed to translate into improved bottom-line performance, caught in the crossfire of China’s intense price competition.

Nio’s delivery numbers told a compelling growth story. The company shipped 72,056 vehicles during the second quarter, representing a substantial 25.6% year-over-year increase and an even more impressive 71.2% sequential jump from the first quarter’s softer performance.

This delivery surge powered total revenue to ¥19.0 billion (US$2.65 billion), marking a 9.0% improvement compared to the same period last year. The company’s three-brand strategy showed varying contributions: the premium Nio brand delivered 47,132 vehicles, while the family-focused ONVO Read more...