Core Insights - NIO Inc. reported a loss of 32 cents per American Depositary Share (ADS) in Q2 2025, which was wider than the expected loss of 30 cents and an improvement from a loss of 34 cents in the same quarter last year [1][8] - The company's revenue for the quarter was $2.65 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $2.76 billion but reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.6% due to higher delivery volumes [1][8] Delivery and Sales Performance - NIO delivered a total of 72,056 vehicles in Q2 2025, representing a 25.6% increase year over year, with contributions from NIO, ONVO, and FIREFLY [2] - Vehicle sales generated revenues of $2.25 billion, up 4.2% year over year, primarily driven by increased delivery volumes, while other sales reached $401 million, marking a 65% year-over-year increase [2] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit for the quarter was $264.9 million, a 14% increase compared to the previous year, while the vehicle margin decreased to 10.3% from 12.2% in Q2 2024 due to lower material costs per unit [3] - The overall gross margin improved to 7.6%, up from 4.9% in the year-ago quarter, attributed to changes in product mix [3] Cost Structure and Financial Position - Research and development costs were $419.8 million, down 4.2% year over year, while selling, general, and administrative costs rose to $553.5 million, an increase of 7.1% year over year [4] - As of June 30, 2025, NIO had cash and cash equivalents of $992.7 million and long-term debt of $1.27 billion [4] Future Projections - For Q3 2025, NIO projects vehicle deliveries between 87,000 and 91,000, indicating a year-over-year increase of 40.7% to 47.1%, with estimated revenues ranging from $3.05 billion to $3.19 billion [4][8]