Nio slams EV price wars in China as costs surge, defying cuts by rival Li Auto

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has staked out a contrasting position on pricing to its domestic rival, Li Auto, with a top executive suggesting that carmakers must prioritise profitability as material costs climb. Nio senior vice-president Ji Huaqiang, in charge of manufacturing, logistics and operations, told reporters on Tuesday that perennially operating at a loss would be detrimental for any carmaker, even in the pursuit of market share. “The recent spike in raw material prices has ha...

By Daniel Ren,Ann Cao