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About NIO Inc.

NIO Inc., a company based in Shanghai, China, specializes in the design, development, production, and sale of intelligent electric vehicles. Their product range includes five and six-seater electric SUVs, alongside smart electric sedans. Beyond manufacturing vehicles, NIO offers an extensive ecosystem of power solutions. These encompass home charging options (Power Home), an innovative battery swapping service (Power Swap), various public charging infrastructure like Power Charger and Destination Charger, and mobile charging vans (Power Mobile). Customers also benefit from the Power Map application, which provides real-time data on public charging networks, and the convenient One Click for Power valet charging service. The company provides a wide array of after-sales and customer support services. These include vehicle repairs, maintenance, and bodywork, available through both official NIO service centers and approved third-party facilities. They also facilitate insurance offerings, such as statutory, third-party liability, and vehicle damage policies, in collaboration with external insurers. Additional provisions cover roadside assistance, courtesy vehicle access, data package subscriptions, and automotive financing or leasing arrangements. Furthermore, NIO bundles energy and other service packages for its users. Internally, NIO is deeply involved in technological design and development, as well as the manufacturing of crucial electric vehicle components like e-powertrains and battery packs. They also oversee their sales and post-sales management operations. To complete its offerings, the company operates NIO Certified, a program dedicated to the inspection, evaluation, acquisition, and resale of pre-owned vehicles. Founded in 2014, the company was initially known as NextEV Inc. before officially changing its name to NIO Inc. in July 2017.