Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Shanghai, Shanghai
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Since 2014
NIO is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai and founded in 2014. It makes premium smart electric sedans, SUVs, and compact EVs under the NIO, ONVO, and FIREFLY brands, and offers a battery swapping service. The company is estimated to have 10,000 to 50,000 employees and revenue above $10 billion, and it is not publicly listed. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, and renewable energy industries. In September 2026, it announced definitive agreements for a strategic transaction with Geely Holding Group covering its battery swapping and charging businesses.
NIO at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Shanghai, Shanghai
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
147
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
147
Named foreign suppliers
18
Top origins
China · Malaysia · Taiwan · Panama
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from NIO.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 147 shipments associated with the company, with origins including China, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Germany.
The company's listed capabilities include battery systems, vehicle assembly, and emissions-related products, and it holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications.
The company is privately held, with estimated revenue of $10 billion or more and an estimated workforce of 10,000 to 50,000.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
12 years in operation (founded 2014).
147 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
NIO is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai and founded in 2014. It makes premium smart electric sedans, SUVs, and compact EVs under the NIO, ONVO, and FIREFLY brands, and offers a battery swapping service. The company is estimated to have 10,000 to 50,000 employees and revenue above $10 billion, and it is not publicly listed. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, and renewable energy industries. In September 2026, it announced definitive agreements for a strategic transaction with Geely Holding Group covering its battery swapping and charging businesses.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2014 |
Headquarters | Shanghai, Shanghai |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What NIO makes
The company's listed capabilities include battery systems, vehicle assembly, and emissions-related products, and it holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Assembly, Emissions (source: nio.com).
Certifications
NIO is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 147 shipments associated with the company, with origins including China, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Germany. US customs bill-of-lading records list 147 inbound shipments across 18 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Malaysia · Taiwan · Panama.
Latest developments
2026-09-27 — NIO Announces Definitive Agreements for Strategic Transaction with Geely Holding Group in Battery Swapping and Charging Businesses | NIO Inc. (nio.com)
2026-02-26 — NIO Inc.’s Subsidiary Enters into Definitive Agreements for RMB2.257 Billion Investment | NIO Inc. (nio.com)
2025-11-18 — NIO’s Small Car Brand firefly Starts RHD Production as Global Expansion Accelerates - News | NIO (nio.com)
2025-09-17 — NIO Inc. Announces Completion of US$1.16 Billion Equity Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional ADSs | NIO Inc. (nio.com)
2025-08-17 — NIO Enters Three New Markets with Local Distribution Partners - News | NIO (nio.com)
2025-06-16 — NIO Expands Its European Rollout, Starting Distribution in Five Countries - News | NIO (nio.com)
Facilities
NIO is headquartered in Shanghai, Shanghai. Public sources also reference these locations:
China — cnevpost.com
Company details
The company is privately held, with estimated revenue of $10 billion or more and an estimated workforce of 10,000 to 50,000. NIO was founded in 2014, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Shanghai, Shanghai. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 12 years in operation (founded 2014). 147 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does NIO make?
NIO is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai and founded in 2014. It makes premium smart electric sedans, SUVs, and compact EVs under the NIO, ONVO, and FIREFLY brands, and offers a battery swapping service. The company is estimated to have 10,000 to 50,000 employees and revenue above $10 billion, and it is not publicly listed. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, and renewable energy industries. In September 2026, it announced definitive agreements for a strategic transaction with Geely Holding Group covering its battery swapping and charging businesses.
Where is NIO headquartered?
NIO is headquartered in Shanghai, Shanghai.
When was NIO founded?
NIO was founded in 2014.
How big is NIO?
NIO has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does NIO hold?
NIO lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does NIO import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 147 inbound shipments for NIO, with top origins including China · Malaysia · Taiwan · Panama.
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