NIO'S PLAN FOR 2022 AND BEYOND

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This discussion delves into NIO's strategic roadmap for 2022 and beyond, focusing on upcoming models and international expansion. The NIO ET5 and ET7 are highlighted, with the ET5 slated for Q3 2022 in China and Q1 2023 in Europe. The new ES7, built on the NT 2.0 platform, is positioned between the ES6 and ES8 and is expected to compete with the BMW X5L. The conversation also touches upon potential future models like the ES8 replacement (codename Aries) and a coupe SUV (EC7) or hatchback ET5. A significant portion of the discussion centers on NIO's ambitious expansion into Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark in 2022, with a strategy shift to lead with the ET7 and ET5 in Europe, unlike their ES8-led approach in Norway. The unique service model, including mobile charging and battery swapping, is emphasized as a key differentiator, though challenges in adapting this to European markets, such as population density and consumer familiarity, are noted. The potential for licensing battery-swapping technology to other automakers is also explored.