NIO蔚来

NIO (蔚来) is a global smart electric vehicle company founded in November 2014 in Shanghai, China. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric SUVs, sedans, and coupes under the NIO and ALPS sub-brands. NIO is known for its battery swap technology (Power Swap Stations), which allows rapid battery exchanges instead of charging, and its premium NIO House community spaces. Listed on the NYSE in 2018, NIO employs over 40,000 people globally. NIO operates R&D and manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, Beijing, San Jose, Munich, London, and other cities globally. The company is rapidly expanding into international markets including Europe and aims to enter more markets. NIO's technology focus spans autonomous driving, embedded systems, AI, battery technology, and connected vehicle ecosystems.