NIO(US:NIO) Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-05-07 09:10Core Viewpoint - The financial performance of listed automotive companies shows a divergence, with most companies experiencing revenue growth but significant differences in net profit, particularly highlighting BYD's strong profit and NIO's substantial losses [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Among the 13 listed automotive companies, 8 reported profits while 5 incurred losses, with BYD leading in net profit at 40.25 billion and NIO at the bottom with a loss of 22.66 billion [1][2]. - BYD's revenue reached 77.71 billion, marking a 29.0% increase, while NIO's revenue was 65.7 billion, an 18.2% increase, but with a net loss of 22.66 billion, a 7.1% decrease year-on-year [2][5]. Group 2: NIO's Challenges - NIO's sales growth has been heavily reliant on promotions and the introduction of its lower-priced brand, with high-priced models like ES8, ET7, and EC7 seeing significant declines in sales [3][5]. - NIO's annual sales target completion rate for the first four months was only 15%, the lowest among major new energy vehicle brands, indicating underperformance against market expectations [8][9]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - NIO's battery swap model faces increasing competition from rivals like BYD, which has introduced fast-charging technology that significantly reduces charging time, potentially impacting NIO's market position [10][11]. - The cost-effectiveness of BYD's supercharging stations compared to NIO's battery swap stations raises concerns about the sustainability of NIO's business model [11][12].