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Core Insights - NIO is gradually recovering from previous challenges, driven by the new ES8 and L90 models, with Q3 deliveries reaching a record high of 87,071 vehicles, a 40.8% increase year-over-year and a 20.8% increase quarter-over-quarter [1] - The company aims to achieve quarterly profitability by Q4 2025, as reiterated by CEO Li Bin during the earnings call [1] - NIO's Q3 revenue reached 21.794 billion yuan, a 16.7% increase year-over-year and a 14.7% increase quarter-over-quarter [1] Delivery and Revenue Performance - NIO delivered 36,928 vehicles under its brand and 37,656 vehicles under the Lada brand in Q3, with an additional 12,487 vehicles from the Firefly brand [1] - The automotive gross margin for Q3 was 14.7%, the highest in nearly three years, up from 13.1% year-over-year and 10.3% quarter-over-quarter [2] - The overall gross margin improved to 13.9% from approximately 10% previously [2] Cost Management and R&D - R&D expenses decreased significantly to 2.391 billion yuan in Q3, down 28% year-over-year and 20.5% quarter-over-quarter, due to organizational optimization and improved efficiency [3] - The adjusted net loss for Q3 was approximately 2.735 billion yuan, a 38% decrease year-over-year and a 33.7% decrease quarter-over-quarter [3] - NIO's cash reserves increased from 27.2 billion yuan in Q2 to 36.7 billion yuan in Q3, bolstered by a completed $1.16 billion equity financing [3] Future Outlook and Market Strategy - NIO has lowered its Q4 delivery guidance to 120,000-125,000 vehicles, citing the impact of subsidy reductions on demand [6] - The company plans to launch three new large vehicles by 2026, including the Lada L80, NIO ES9, and a new ES7 model, to enhance its high-margin product offerings [7] - NIO aims for a gross margin target of around 20% in the coming year, leveraging its battery swapping advantage [8] - The company is expanding its global partnerships, with plans to enter various international markets, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas [8]