News Release

Feb 20, 2019

NIO Inc. Named To Fast Company’s Annual List Of The World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019

SHANGHAI & SAN JOSE, Calif--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2019-- NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer in China’s premium electric vehicle market, has been named #5 in Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the Most Innovative Companies in China for 2019.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190220005309/en/

The list honors the businesses making the most profound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to thrive in today’s volatile world. Half of the companies on this year’s Most Innovative Company 50 list are appearing for the first time.

“We are focused on shaping a better lifestyle for our users through thoughtful design, innovative services, and cutting-edge technology. We are honored to be included in this year’s list,” said NIO Founder, Chairman and CEO, William Li.

NIO’s most notable 2018 innovative achievements include:

March 1, 2018: NIO Issued First Shanghai Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Permit
April 9, 2018: NIO Wins the 2018 Red Dot Design Award’s Top Accolade
April 26, 2018: NIO Issued Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Permit
June 28, 2018: NIO ES8 deliveries began in China
July 17, 2018: NIO EP9 sets “Fastest electric production car” record at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed with a lap time of 44.32 seconds
September 12, 2018: NIO Inc. announces New York Stock Exchange initial public offering
September 24, 2018: NIO ES8 sets Guinness World Record for “Highest altitude achieved in an electric car” at the height of 5,715.28 meters
October 20, 2018: 12 NIO Houses available throughout 10 cities in China
November 15, 2018: 18 battery swap service stations available along the G4 Expressway in China
December 15, 2018: NIO ES6 5-seater SUV product launch at NIO Day 2018
December 31, 2018: 11,348 ES8 deliveries in 2018 (3,318 in December alone)

This year, Fast Company’s editors and writers sought out groundbreaking businesses across 35 industries and every region. They also judged nominations received through their application process.

The World’s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company’s signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year. It provides both a snapshot and a road map for the future of innovation across the most dynamic sectors of the economy.

“Established players are showing the same kind of nimbleness that we’ve generally associated with startups,” said Fast Companydeputy editor David Lidsky, who oversaw the issue with senior editor Amy Farley.

Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies issue (March-April 2019) is now available online at https://www.fastcompany.com/MIC.

About NIO Inc.

NIO Inc. is a pioneer in China’s premium electric vehicle market, founded in November 2014. NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle by offering premium smart electric vehicles and being the best user enterprise. NIO designs, jointly manufactures, and sells smart and connected premium electric vehicles, driving innovations in next generation technologies in connectivity, autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. Redefining the user experience, NIO provides users with comprehensive, convenient and innovative charging solutions and other user-centric services. NIO began deliveries of the ES8, a 7-seater high-performance premium electric SUV in China from June 2018 and officially launched the ES6, a 5-seater high-performance premium electric SUV, in December 2018.

MORE INFORMATION:
www.nio.com
Twitter: @NIOGlobal
Facebook: @NIOGlobal
Instagram: nioglobal
Linkedin: NIO

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190220005309/en/

Source: NIO Inc.

Annie Weckesser
US
annie.weckesser@nio.io

Philipp Erdmannsdorffer
Germany
Philipp.Erdmannsdorffer@nio.com

Thomas Rice – Jones
UK
thomas.rice-jones@nio.com

Yasha Wolfman
China
yasha.wolfman@nio.com