NEW YORK, Feb 1, 2026, 06:23 EST — The market has closed.
NIO reported delivering 27,182 vehicles in January, a 96.1% jump from the same month last year, driven by growth in its newer brands alongside its premium offerings. Of those, 20,894 were NIO-branded vehicles, while ONVO contributed 3,481 and FIREFLY added 2,807. This pushed total deliveries to 1,024,774 as of January 31. (GlobeNewswire)
This is crucial since monthly delivery updates offer a quick, often volatile snapshot of demand for China-focused EV makers, especially amid rising competition and changing incentives. For NIO, the product mix is just as important as the overall delivery figure, with investors keen to see if the newer, lower-priced models can grow sales without triggering steeper discounts.
In Friday’s U.S. session, NIO’s American depositary receipts — the shares listed in the U.S. — dropped 1.47% to $4.70. Trading volume was higher than its 50-day average. The stock remains roughly 41% below its 52-week peak of $8.02, per MarketWatch data. (MarketWatch)
The wider China EV sector showed mixed signals over the weekend. BYD reported January vehicle sales dropped 30.1% year-on-year, hitting 210,051 units. A filing revealed exports of new energy vehicles reached 100,482 for the month, reflecting its increased focus on overseas markets amid a challenging domestic environment. (Reuters)
XPeng, also listed in the U.S., announced January deliveries of 20,011 vehicles. The company highlighted plans to expand internationally, including launching its P7+ model in Europe. (PR Newswire)
NIO’s January numbers will draw scrutiny on whether the rise reflects genuine demand or is boosted by catch-up deliveries and promotions. The holiday calendar and shifting sector pricing continue to cloud the comparisons. The company has pushed battery swapping and a broader charging network as key advantages, but steady volume growth hasn’t fully reassured investors.
The obvious risk? If January’s figures are seen as a one-off boost or driven by bigger incentives, the stock could slip back to recent lows. That’s especially true if competitors counter with new price cuts.
Monday marks the first full trading day for U.S. investors to respond once markets reopen. After that, focus turns to NIO’s upcoming quarterly report. MarketBeat lists March 20 as a potential earnings release date, but the company hasn’t officially confirmed this. (Marketbeat)
