Wed Dec 31 15:00:00 UTC 2025: News Article:
Nio Forecasts Q4 Sales Surge, Shares Jump on Optimistic Outlook
Hong Kong – Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio is projecting a strong finish to 2025, with founder and CEO William Li announcing expectations for vehicle sales to exceed 30 billion yuan ($4.27 billion) in the fourth quarter. The news, shared at a recent customer event in China, sent Nio’s Hong Kong-listed shares soaring nearly 5% to HK$40.32 on Monday.
Li’s optimistic forecast represents a significant increase of over 56% compared to the third quarter, where Nio reported vehicle sales of 19.202 billion yuan on deliveries of 87,071 vehicles. The company’s overall Q4 revenue guidance, previously released, points to a total revenue between 32.758 billion yuan ($4.6 billion) and 34.039 billion yuan ($4.781 billion).
Nio expects to deliver between 120,000 and 125,000 vehicles this quarter, a substantial increase from the same period last year.
Adding to the positive sentiment, reports suggest Nio is increasing its reliance on batteries from CATL, the world’s largest battery maker and a Nio investor.
The company’s success is also fueled by the strong performance of its ES8 SUV, with Nio celebrating the 40,000th delivery of the third-generation model just 100 days after its launch in September. Demand for the ES8 has been overwhelming, with the 2025 production run selling out rapidly and wait times stretching for months, though they have since decreased to 20 to 21 weeks.
As of Monday, Nio’s US-listed shares also saw a positive bump during pre-market trading. The company is also expanding its presence in Europe through its sub-brand, Firefly. Analysts are closely watching Nio’s upcoming vehicle launches in the second quarter of 2026 for further growth opportunities.
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