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Mar 31

Nio Q1 2025 Earnings Report

NIO reported widened losses in Q1 2025 despite strong year-over-year growth in vehicle deliveries.

Key Takeaways

NIO Inc. delivered strong year-over-year growth in deliveries, boosted by both its premium and family-oriented brands. However, losses remained high, and operating expenses were a key pressure point. Revenues declined sharply quarter-over-quarter due to seasonal factors.

Total Revenue
$1.66B
Previous year: $1.38B
+20.3%
EPS
-$0.41
Previous year: -$0.33
+24.2%
Vehicle Deliveries
42.09K
Previous year: 30.05K
+40.1%
Vehicle Margin
10.2%
Previous year: 9.2%
+10.9%
Gross Margin
7.6%
Previous year: 4.9%
+55.1%
Gross Profit
$127M
Previous year: $67.9M
+86.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.6B
Previous year: $5.99B
-39.9%

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Nio Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

NIO expects Q2 2025 revenues to rise on the back of new product launches and recovering delivery volumes.

Positive Outlook

  • Vehicle deliveries projected between 72,000 and 75,000 units in Q2.
  • Revenue guidance set between $2.689B and $2.765B.
  • New products like the ET9 and Firefly gaining traction.
  • Demand rising for ONVO L60.
  • Expanded product upgrades launched in May 2025.

Challenges Ahead

  • High operating expenses remain a drag.
  • Net losses still substantial despite cost controls.
  • Gross margin lower than in Q4 2024.
  • Q1 revenue dropped nearly 39% QoQ.
  • Manufacturing costs per unit rose due to lower production volumes.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income