EV manufacturer Fisker filed for bankruptcy due to cash flow and manufacturing issues. Other EV makers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid may also face challenges.
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Nio’s loss widened 9.5% year-on-year in the first quarter to 5.26 billion yuan
The company focuses on higher-end electric vehicles, but plans to tap the middle and lower parts of the market with the launch of two new brands
By Lau Chi Hang
A Bain & Co. partner has cautioned that the ongoing price wars among Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers in overseas markets could potentially raise doubts about the quality of their products.
The European Union has introduced new tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China, a move that could pose challenges for Chinese automakers. However, companies like BYD are expected to remain competitive.
On Thursday, Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) issued its unaudited first fiscal quarter results that showed its financials were hurt by promotional activity and the price war Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) ignited, as loss widened despite improved margins.
Li Auto reportedly implements significant sales and delivery process changes amid ongoing team restructuring, aiming to align goals and enhance sales performance.