Which brand is NIO?
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NIO is a global intelligent electric vehicle brand, originating from China, established in November 2014. Its main products include the NIO ES6, NIO ES8, NIO EC6, NIO EVE, and NIO EP9. NIO is dedicated to creating a joyful lifestyle for users by providing high-performance intelligent electric vehicles and an ultimate user experience. More details are as follows: 1. In November 2014, NIO was co-founded by Li Bin, Richard Liu, Li Xiang, Tencent, Hillhouse Capital, and Shunwei Capital, among other top internet companies and entrepreneurs with a deep understanding of users. It has also received investments from dozens of renowned institutions such as Temasek, Baidu Capital, Sequoia Capital, Hopu Investment, Lenovo Group, Warburg Pincus, TPG, GIC, IDG, and Joy Capital. 2. On September 12, 2018, NIO successfully listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Its China headquarters is located in the Auto Innovation Park in Shanghai International Automobile City. On February 25, 2020, the NIO China headquarters project settled in Hefei, with the Hefei municipal government making a strategic investment in it. 3. NIO is a globally-oriented startup brand, having established research and development, design, production, and business operations in 13 locations including San Jose, Munich, London, and Shanghai. It has gathered thousands of world-class talents in the automotive, software, and user experience industries and has initially built a nationwide user service system in the Chinese market.
When chatting about cars with many friends, NIO often comes up. It's actually a homegrown Chinese brand, founded in 2014 by Li Bin and others, with its headquarters in Hefei, targeting the high-end electric vehicle market. I remember the first time I drove their ES6—the acceleration and intelligent systems truly amazed me. The design felt avant-garde, the space was generous, and it really turned heads on the street. They’ve also introduced innovative services like battery swap stations, where you can get a fresh battery in just three minutes instead of waiting to charge, which saves a lot of hassle. As an ordinary driver, I feel proud that a Chinese brand has reached this level, especially when competing with international brands like Tesla, relying on user communities and premium services. NIO also has R&D centers in places like Shanghai and has launched new models like the ET7, with solid battery range and safety. Overall, it represents the rise of domestic electric vehicles and is a source of pride for us Chinese in the automotive world.
