As of April 28, 2025, there isn’t any breaking news specifically from today for NIO. However, here are the most recent NIO developments from the past month:
## Recent NIO News
NIO showcased its three electric vehicle brands at Auto Shanghai 2025 on April 23, 2025, and announced that its firefly brand will enter 16 international markets this year[4]. This represents a significant expansion of NIO’s global footprint.
On April 22, 2025, NIO deepened its strategic partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to further advance Clean Parks initiatives[4]. The company also released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report on the same day[4].
Earlier in April, NIO reported strong Q1 2025 delivery numbers, with 42,094 vehicles delivered, representing a 40.1% year-over-year increase[4]. This indicates continued growth for the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer.
In March 2025, NIO formed a strategic partnership with CATL on battery swapping technology[4]. This aligns with previous reports that CATL plans to build 1,000 EV battery swap stations in China to address range anxiety, with plans to develop ten new EV models using this technology in partnership with companies including Changan Auto and FAW Group[3].
NIO’s premium sedan, the ET9, which was unveiled in December 2024 with a presale price of 800,000 yuan (US$110,080), is expected to begin deliveries soon[3]. The ET9 incorporates a steer-by-wire system from ZF, as announced in their technology partnership milestone in February 2025[4].