NIO stock rises in premarket after report flags deeper CATL battery reliance
NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 04:43 ET — Premarket Shares of NIO Inc were up 1.6% at $5.18 in premarket trading on Monday, following a report that the Chinese electric-vehicle maker is relying more heavily on battery giant CATL. Public+1 The stock closed at $5.10 on Friday, up 3.9% on the day. StockAnalysis Battery sourcing matters for EV makers because batteries are one of the biggest cost items and can become a bottleneck when demand shifts quickly. The report also pointed to softer order momentum for one of NIO’s newer models, a key watchpoint for investors heading into year-end. CnEVPost+1