NIO(US:NIO) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-07-07 11:42Group 1 - NIO and JAC established a joint venture in 2021, which is now set to be dissolved due to a resolution to disband the company [1][6] - The joint venture, Jianglai Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd., had a registered capital of 510 million RMB and its insured employee count peaked at 4,620 in 2023, dropping to 104 in 2024 [4][6] - NIO's acquisition of manufacturing capabilities from JAC has allowed it to gain vehicle manufacturing qualifications, making the dissolution of the joint venture expected [6] Group 2 - NIO's cumulative losses have exceeded 100 billion RMB, with a net loss of 6.891 billion RMB in Q1 2024, raising concerns among shareholders and customers [7][9] - To improve efficiency, NIO has implemented a "Basic Operating Unit (CBU)" mechanism, resulting in a 40% reduction in frontline sales staff [7] - NIO's R&D investment has reached 60 billion RMB, with a projected 13.037 billion RMB for 2024, leading the competition in R&D spending [9] Group 3 - NIO delivered 24,925 vehicles in June 2024, a 17.5% year-on-year increase, but still falling short of CEO Li Bin's target of 10,000 monthly sales [9][10] - The upcoming launch of NIO's second brand, Lado's L90 model, is positioned as a large SUV with a starting price below 300,000 RMB, aimed at boosting sales [10]