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Nio prioritizes profit over price cuts amid rising EV costs

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Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio is taking a different approach to pricing than its rival Li Auto, emphasizing profitability amidst rising material costs. Nio's senior vice-president stated that continuous losses are unsustainable, even for market share, and praised competitors who are raising prices to manage expenses. Nio's upcoming ES9 SUV will be priced higher than Li Auto's L9, a move that contrasts with the broader trend of price cuts in the Chinese EV market, as consumers increasingly favor lower-cost options. AI

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Nio prioritizes profit over price cuts amid rising EV costs

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniel Ren,Ann Cao ·

    Nio slams EV price wars in China as costs surge, defying cuts by rival Li Auto

    Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has staked out a contrasting position on pricing to its domestic rival, Li Auto, with a top executive suggesting that carmakers must prioritise profitability as material costs climb. Nio senior vice-president Ji Huaqiang, in charge of manufactur…

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