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Nio Reaffirms Commitment to Europe Despite Low Sales in Germany

The Chinese EV maker plans to launch its locally co-developed Firefly model in the second half of 2025 while expanding its service-focused Nio Houses.

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Overview

  • Nio CEO William Li emphasized the company's long-term strategy and focus on customer satisfaction in Europe, despite only 1,700 vehicles registered in Germany as of January 2025.
  • The Firefly, a compact EV co-developed in Germany and built in China, is set to launch in Europe later this year, targeting urban customers.
  • The Firefly will face EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, and its pricing for the German market remains undecided.
  • Nio operates over 185 Nio Houses globally, including in prominent German cities, to foster customer loyalty through lifestyle-oriented services.
  • Ahead of Auto Shanghai, Nio reiterated its patient approach to building its European presence under challenging market and regulatory conditions.