Nio Battery
Nio's William Li urges more focus on battery life as warranties expire on nearly 20 million NEVs over next 8 years
Li said batteries with lifetimes of up to 15 years are technically feasible, but it will take a concerted effort by the entire industry to advance the goal.
Nio launches new 75-kWh battery pack using only LFP cells, expected to further reduce costs
The new 75-kWh battery pack will not use both LFP cells and ternary cells like its predecessor and will begin deliveries soon with the 2024 models.
Nio signs deal with CATL to jointly develop long-life batteries
CATL will also plan and develop battery systems of longer service lives for Nio's upcoming models.
Nio files to use LFP batteries that could bring down costs
Offering new variants with LFP batteries is a means for some EV makers to cut prices, and Xpeng's LFP version of the P7i, launched last month, has lowered the starting price by RMB 26,000 yuan.
Nio to form JV with Svolt Energy to co-develop batteries, report says
Nio and Svolt Energy will jointly invest in a pilot production line in Anhui province, and some of their R&D staff will be merged, according to local media.
Nio reportedly delays mass production plans for in-house developed batteries
Based on its latest plans, Nio has slowed down some of the equipment purchases for its battery factory, according to local media.
Nio has started construction of its battery plant phase 1, report says
Nio's battery team has been boosted to 1,000 people and is developing its own lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) and 46 series ternary batteries, according to local media.
Nio hosts battery partner forum in Hefei with multiple raw material giants
It's easy to see from this big gathering that Nio is firmly committed to developing its own batteries -- and its ambitions don't just involve battery packs, but also point to cells, local media said.
Nio plans new 40 GWh battery plant in Hefei, report says
Nio's battery plant will have an annual capacity of 40 GWh and could power about 400,000 long-range electric vehicles, Reuters reported.
William Li responds to why Nio sets up battery-making arm
Making batteries is a normal strategy for automakers, said William Li.