Chinese EV Showdown: Will NIO or XPeng Explode in 2025?
Stock Performance in 2025 Both companies’ stocks have climbed sharply in 2025, but XPeng has led the charge. NIO’s stock jumped ~41% in July 2025 reuters.com as the company launched cheaper models, but it still trades at a discount (mid-$7s) reuters.com. XPeng’s shares, by comparison, have hit multi-year highs (briefly ~$27) and remain strong in the low-$20s reuters.com. Market analysts attribute XPeng’s rally to its tech narrative and stronger profits trend – “XPeng shares have seen a solid upswing…likely fueled by investor excitement around its advancements in autonomous driving, robotics and AI,” whereas “NIO stock has struggled” nasdaq.com. Overall, XPeng’s