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Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold over 160,000 EVs in 2023, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.

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NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) is experiencing a slight increase in its share price in premarket trading on Friday, as the company is reportedly expected <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">to be included in a major Hong Kong stock index.</a>
This inclusion is anticipated to bring passive investment inflows, which could provide a boost to NIO's stock despite its recent performance challenges, <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/01/17/nio-expected-hk-hang-seng-index/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports </a>CnEV Post.
The Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited will announce the results of its semi-annual review of the Hang Seng family of indexes after market hours on February 21, per the report, which cited&nbsp;Chinese brokerage CICC. The changes will take effect on Monday, March 10.
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The adjustment will include indices such as the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng Tech Index and Hang Seng Composite Index, the report said, citing analyst Liu Gang&#8217;s team.
Recently, NIO&nbsp;launched its new affordable EV brand Onvo in May. The brand started selling its first vehicle – the Onvo L60 – in late September and since then, Nio&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42909739" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales have been on the rise.</a>
The Onvo L60 is a mid-size electric SUV that starts at 206,900 yuan (~$28,300) with the battery pack included, much lower than Tesla's affordable models Model 3 or Model Y in China.
In September, NIO&nbsp;delivered 832 Onvo L60s despite having only a few selling days.
In October, the first full month of sales, Onvo deliveries rose to 4,319. In November, deliveries rose to 5,082, implying rising demand for the vehicle.
Price Action: NIO shares are trading higher by 1.2% to $4.21 premarket at last check Friday.
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NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) CEO William Li reportedly welcomed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">new users from TikTok to </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">RedNote</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
With concerns growing over TikTok&#8217;s potential ban in the U.S. in the coming days, many users are flocking to alternative platforms like RedNote, a popular Chinese social media app, known as Xiaohongshu in China, <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/01/16/nio-william-li-welcomes-tiktok-refugees-rednote/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> CnEV Post.
In a post on RedNote, Li, who launched his personal account in September 2024, reached out to these new users, explaining a term gaining popularity in China, &#8220;Jiadian,&#8221; CnEV Post adds.
TikTok, facing a possible shutdown for U.S. users by Sunday, has fueled fears of a platform disruption, <a target="_blank" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/16/tech/tiktok-ban-alternative-apps/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> CNN.
If TikTok doesn&#8217;t secure a resolution through the Supreme Court or find an American owner by then, it might shut down for U.S. users.
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Earlier, many believed that while the app could be removed from app stores, existing users would still have access, CNN adds.
RedNote, which focuses on lifestyle content such as beauty, travel, and food, has also become a venue for Li to promote the NIO brand.
With 35,000 followers, Li&#8217;s presence on the platform highlights the growing interest in Chinese social media as alternatives to TikTok emerge.
NIO launched its new affordable EV brand Onvo in May. The brand started selling its first vehicle – the Onvo L60 – in late September and since then, Nio <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42909739" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales have been on the rise.</a>
The Onvo L60 is a mid-size electric SUV that starts at 206,900 yuan (~$28,300) with the battery pack included, much lower than Tesla&#8217;s affordable models Model 3 or Model Y in China.
In September, NIO delivered 832 Onvo L60s despite having only a few selling days.
In October, the first full month of sales, Onvo deliveries rose to 4,319. In November, deliveries rose to 5,082, implying rising demand for the vehicle.
Price Action: NIO shares are trading higher by 1.59% to $4.165 at last check Thursday.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NIO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for NIO.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 62% bullish and 37%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $62,208, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $322,903.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $3.0 and $8.0 for NIO, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for NIO options trades today is 23785.0 with a total volume of 8,570.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for NIO's big money trades within a strike price range of $3.0 to $8.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>NIO Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736960460_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$74.2K</td>
<td>30.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.32</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$62.2K</td>
<td>21.1K</td>
<td>295</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.09</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>64.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>64.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$44.2K</td>
<td>15.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NIO</h3>
Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold over 160,000 EVs in 2023, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with NIO, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is NIO Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 16,964,875, the price of NIO is down by -1.23%, reaching $4.03.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 48 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Looking At NIO's Recent Unusual Options Activity

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>34.4K</td>
<td>33.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SHCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$335.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$33.3K</td>
<td>32.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$288.0K</td>
<td>824</td>
<td>743</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$282.5K</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>797</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$84.1K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>355</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$57.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>123</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1700.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>172</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $405.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $1045.0 per contract. There were 34469 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SHCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHCO#NYSE">SHCO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.9K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 3658 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1488 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 520 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 196 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $335.1K, with a price of $1710.0 per contract. There were 1800 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1225 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 900 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.3K, with a price of $37.0 per contract. There were 32335 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 467 contract(s) at a $51.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $288.0K, with a price of $619.0 per contract. There were 824 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 743 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KSS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 248 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $282.5K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 245 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $56.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.5K, with a price of $98.0 per contract. There were 797 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 679 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.1K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 6075 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 355 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 122 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.8K, with a price of $2890.0 per contract. There were 1503 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $1700.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $603.0 per contract. There were 172 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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China&#8217;s trade volume with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries grew by 6.4%, accounting for over 50% of the nation&#8217;s total trade for the first time.
Trade under the BRICS cooperation framework grew by 5.5%, China and the EU&#8217;s bilateral trade grew by 1.6%, and China and US trade grew by 4.9%.
The Chinese stock rally also reflects reports that the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump administration is exploring a&nbsp;gradual approach&nbsp;to raising tariffs, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-14/asian-stocks-rise-as-china-bounces-back-after-six-day-loss?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Bloomberg cites a briefing Tuesday afternoon from the China central bank and State Administration of Foreign Exchange officials, who pledged to keep the yuan&nbsp;stable&nbsp;and ensure liquidity.
Zhaopeng Xing of Australia &amp; New Zealand Banking told Bloomberg the upgraded use of its two capital market tools to offer a floor for the equity market, enabling an economic recovery.
Goldman Sachs strategists <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42822512/goldman-sachs-backs-chinese-equities-as-markets-react-to-economic-slowdown-and-tariff-concerns" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated their bullish</a> stance on Chinese stocks <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-13/goldman-strategists-see-tumbling-china-stocks-rising-20-in-2025?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">to</a> Bloomberg, predicting the benchmarks to rise ~20% by year-end. The firm expects sentiment and liquidity to improve in the late first quarter of 2025 due to better tariff and policy clarity.
Goldman Sachs expressed optimism over government consumption proxies, emerging market exporters that will gain from a weaker yuan, and specific tech and infrastructure companies.
Goldman Sachs maintained an overweight call on online retail, media, and healthcare stocks while upgrading consumer services shares to overweight.
Last week, HSBC voiced a similar opinion on Chinese stocks to Bloomberg. Alibaba is considered the tech barometer of China.
Last November, Goldman Sachs predicted that Chinese shares could gain about 20% over the next 12 months, backed by stimulus measures to support the economy. The MSCI China Index has lost about 10% since then due to economic weakness, with additional U.S. tariffs posing a double whammy.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on NIO.
Looking at options history for NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $231,820 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $474,404.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $4.0 to $15.0 for NIO over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in NIO's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to NIO's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $4.0 to $15.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>NIO Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736532038_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$206.5K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>47.1K</td>
<td>901</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>17.1K</td>
<td>585</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>53.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.89</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NIO</h3>
Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold over 160,000 EVs in 2023, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with NIO, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is NIO Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 25,299,234, the price of NIO is down -2.55% at $4.21. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 53 days.</li>
</ul>
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Shares of Chinese stocks are trading lower amid potential US sanctions limiting AI chip exports to China.

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks">US-listed Chinese stocks</a>, including Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), JD.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), are trading lower Friday as geopolitical tensions escalate between Washington and China over a potential artificial intelligence technology embargo on the Asian country.
Reportedly, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and other chipmakers face a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential US embargo</a> limiting AI chip exports to China. The new semiconductor sanctions could prohibit Nvidia&#8217;s AI chip shipments to nations like China.
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Washington blacklisted Chinese companies, including gaming giant Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) and EV battery maker Contemporary Amperex, citing national security threats.
The Street remains jittery over China&#8217;s economic recovery. The domestic stimulus measures failed to uplift sentiments and semiconductor sanction speculations pose a double whammy.
Edith Qian of CGS International flagged a volatile first half for Chinese stocks <a href="https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3294152/hong-kong-stocks-set-worst-week-2-months-china-outlook-trade-tensions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to the</a> South China Morning Post (SCMP), citing the escalation of US-China bilateral tensions as the government of President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office on January 20.
Hong Kong&#8217;s stock market lost $118 billion in capitalization this week, the SCMP reports. China&#8217;s central bank agreed to avoid buying more government bonds to contain the yuan depreciation.
A strong US labor market has also prompted traders to resist the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate cuts, curbing investors&#8217; appetite for stocks.
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Alibaba, Baidu, JD, NIO, Li Auto Stocks Slide As Potential AI Chip Sanctions Add Pressure On China

Chinese EV startup Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) launched its new affordable EV brand Onvo in May. The brand started selling its first vehicle &#8211; the Onvo L60 &#8211; in late September and since then, Nio sales have been on the rise.
What Happened:&nbsp;The Onvo L60 is a mid-size electric SUV that starts at 206,900 yuan ($28,347) with the battery pack included, much lower than Tesla's affordable models Model 3 or Model Y in China.
Onvo Sales Trajectory: In September, Nio delivered 832 Onvo L60s despite having only a few selling days. In October, the first full month of sales, Onvo deliveries rose to 4,319. In November, deliveries rose to 5,082, implying rising demand for the vehicle.
In August, the month before Onvo deliveries commenced, Nio delivered 20,176 vehicles, marking a growth of just 4.4% year-on-year.
In September, the first month of Onvo L60 deliveries, Nio's total deliveries jumped 35.4% as compared to the corresponding period last year. In October and November, deliveries&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42260165/li-auto-xpeng-nio-heres-how-november-deliveries-of-chinese-ev-startups-stack-up" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">marked an increase of 30.5% and 29%</a>, respectively.
Why It Matters: In the last month of 2024, Nio delivered over 10,000 Onvo brand vehicles and about 21,000 Nio brand vehicles, marking a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42758540/us-listed-chinese-ev-startups-clock-delivery-growth-in-december-li-auto-tops-the-chart-mona-m03-spurs-xpeng-nios-onvo-breaches-10000-monthly-delivery-milestone">whopping 72.9% rise from its sales in December 2023. </a>
Nio marked over 20,000 cumulative deliveries in just a hundred days of launch.
Nio identifies itself as a premium EV brand. Its ET9, for instance, starts at 788,000 yuan, including the battery.
The low-cost EV from the company's Onvo brand has helped Nio move to the low-cost EV segment, boosting demand in the competitive EV space in China.
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Month</td>
<td>Onvo Brand Sales</td>
<td>Nio Overall Sales</td>
<td>Nio&#8217;s YoY Sales Growth</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>August</td>
<td>&#8211;</td>
<td>20,176</td>
<td>4.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>September</td>
<td>832</td>
<td>21,181</td>
<td>35.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>October</td>
<td>4,319</td>
<td>20,976</td>
<td>30.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>November</td>
<td>5,082</td>
<td>20,575</td>
<td>29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>December</td>
<td>10,528</td>
<td>31,138</td>
<td>72.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Nio</figcaption></figure>
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Onvo L60 Delivers Big For Nio: Over 20,000 Vehicles Sold In First 100 Days

NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) is facing a decline in premarket trading despite positive developments for its sub-brand Onvo, which is making <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">strides in expanding its battery swap infrastructure.</a>
Onvo, aiming to enhance its services during the Chinese New Year travel rush, plans to add 1,000 additional 60-kWh battery packs to its swap stations, particularly focusing on key highway segments, <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/01/08/onvo-owners-more-batteries-free-swap-service-new-year-holidays/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> CnEV Post.
This will ensure that drivers have access to more batteries during the holiday period, with free battery swap services offered along highways. Xia Qinghua, Onvo&#8217;s vice president, shared this update through a post on the Onvo app.
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In a significant milestone, NIO recently celebrated the launch of its 3,000th battery swap station in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, pushing its total to 3,003 stations across China,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42792337/whats-going-on-with-nio-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener"> including 949 strategically placed along highways.</a>
This expansion is crucial to support NIO&#8217;s growing electric vehicle fleet.
Additionally, NIO reported impressive sales growth for December, delivering 31,138 vehicles, a 51% increase compared to November and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42758540/us-listed-chinese-ev-startups-clock-delivery-growth-in-december-li-auto-tops-the-chart-mona-m03-spurs-xpeng-nios-onvo-breaches-10000-monthly-delivery-milestone" rel="noreferrer noopener">72.9% year-over-year rise</a>.
A significant portion of these deliveries came from Onvo&#8217;s affordable EV brand, which includes the newly launched L60 model that began deliveries in late September.
Price Action: NIO shares are trading lower by 3.10% to $4.37 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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What's Going On With NIO Stock Today?

U.S. stock futures were slightly lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.1% on Wednesday.
Shares of AVITA Medical, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCEL#NASDAQ">RCEL</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company cut its fourth-quarter commercial revenue guidance and delayed expectations for GAAP profitability to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCEL">the fourth quarter</a>.
AVITA Medical shares tumbled 21.1% to $11.10 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) fell 18.8% to $14.20 in pre-market trading. Quantum Computing announced a private placement of common stock for proceeds of $100 million</li>
<li>fuboTV Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUBO#NYSE">FUBO</a>) shares fell 18.5% to $4.45 in pre-market trading after gaining around 8% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) shares dipped 18.5% to $7.78 in pre-market trading after falling more than 6% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) declined 17.9% to $15.10 in pre-market trading after dipping more than 5% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>IonQ, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) fell 11.1% to $44.09 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) slipped 3.8% to $4.34 in pre-market trading.</li>
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Panasonic Energy, a key supplier for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), is aiming to cut its reliance on China for electric vehicle battery supplies in the U.S. Allan Swan, President of Panasonic Energy of North America, emphasized that this transition is the company&#8217;s &#8220;No.1 objective.&#8221;
What Happened: The strategic move comes in response to incoming President Donald Trump&#8217;s promise to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting global companies to reevaluate their manufacturing strategies. Swan stated that the primary task is to avoid a supply chain heavily reliant on China, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Panasonic Energy, a division of the Japanese electronics conglomerate Panasonic Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCRFF#OTC">PCRFF</a>), supplies batteries not only to Tesla but also to other automakers. The company currently operates a battery plant in Nevada and has plans to inaugurate another U.S. facility in Kansas within the year. This initiative aligns with the broader industry trend of diversifying supply chains amid geopolitical tensions.
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Why It Matters: The decision by Panasonic Energy to reduce its dependency on China for battery supplies is significant in the context of the ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42761825/ev-price-war-heats-up-as-chinese-automakers-extend-subsidies">EV price war</a> and the competitive landscape in the electric vehicle market. Chinese automakers, including Nio Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) and Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), have been extending financial incentives to attract buyers, intensifying competition. This move is part of a broader strategy by companies to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical tensions and trade policies.
Moreover, the shift comes at a time when BYD Co Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) has overtaken Tesla as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42780142/chinese-player-byd-overtakes-tesla-yet-again-as-worlds-biggest-ev-seller-in-q4">world&#8217;s largest battery</a> electric vehicle seller in the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite this, Tesla continues to maintain its position as the top-selling pure EV brand for the year.
Additionally, Tesla has achieved record sales in China with approximately <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42782683/tesla-hits-record-ev-sales-in-china-despite-global-dip">83,000 units sold</a> in December alone. This underscores the importance of the Chinese market for Tesla, even as Panasonic seeks to diversify its supply chain away from China.
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Tesla-Supplier Panasonic Energy Targets Reduced Reliance On China For US Battery Supplies, Says It Is 'No.1 Objective'

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. listed Chinese stocks</a>, including Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), JD.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), Bilibili Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>), NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) remained on investor watchlist on Monday.
Mainland China&#8217;s benchmark CSI lost its sheen as the domestic regulators strived to reassure markets following equities and the renminbi&#8217;s extended losses amid weak economic data and as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take charge.
China&#8217;s Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges conducted discussions with global investors to reassure them about &#8220;solid fundamentals and resilience,&#8221; and the central bank reaffirmed its plans to maintain the currency stable despite Trump&#8217;s tariff threats, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/87d95035-f123-455a-bb28-9a062b2de084" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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Investors kept spending on long-dated sovereign debt over possible easing in monetary policy.
Jason Lui of BNP Paribas justified the domestic selloff to the FT as investor profit-taking ahead of Trump 2.0 uncertainties.
FT reports that Kevin Liu of CICC attributed the domestic selloff to weak manufacturing data, the strength of the dollar index, and Trump&#8217;s return.
China is set to showcase its economic policy agenda in March.
Winnie Wu of Bank of America told the FT that the worst of derating is over for Chinese equities.
Goldman Sachs <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3293603/goldman-sachs-china-should-favour-fiscal-taps-over-policy-easing-spur-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">told the</a> SCMP it expects China to focus on fiscal measures rather than rate cuts to drive stock market gains. It cited correlations between policies like the reopening measures after the 2020 pandemic and stimulus packages that triggered stock rallies.
The brokerage had a bullish take on Chinese equities in November.
Goldman Sachs flagged that Chinese equities, largely backed by domestic factors, offer relatively higher diversification benefits versus risky assets moving in tandem.
Conversely, UBS Global Wealth Management slashed its November forecast for Chinese stocks, citing U.S. tariffs and weaker-than-expected stimulus.
Since September, China has slashed thresholds for property purchases, swapped local government debt, and subsidized consumption, leading to a stock market rally.
Last week, reports indicated China&#8217;s&nbsp;Caixin/S&amp;P Global manufacturing purchasing managers&#8217; index&nbsp;for December missed the analyst consensus of 51.7, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42767647/chinese-stocks-drop-as-manufacturing-growth-slows-and-geopolitical-tensions-hit" rel="noreferrer noopener">reflecting a slowdown</a> as exports weighed on demand amid current tensions.
Reportedly, China targets&nbsp;a special treasury bond&nbsp;sale of 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) in 2025 versus 1 trillion yuan in 2024 to counter potential U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.
It aims to drive consumption through subsidy programs encompassing railways, airports, electric vehicles, robotics, semiconductors, and green energy.
E-commerce juggernaut Alibaba is hailed as China&#8217;s tech barometer. Investors can gain exposure to Alibaba through First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction &amp; Process ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEGR#NASDAQ">LEGR</a>) and American Century ETF Trust Avantis Responsible Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVSE#NYSE">AVSE</a>).
Price Actions: BABA stock is up 0.70% at $86.15 at the last check on Monday. PDD is up 2.55%.
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First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI INDXX DIGITAL TRANSACTION & PROCESS TECHNOLOGY ETF

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Goldman Sachs Backs Chinese Equities as Markets React to Economic Slowdown and Tariff Concerns

Several exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, allow investors to track the stocks of electric vehicle manufacturers, including Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) or its China-based competitors, Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), XPeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and BYD (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>).
These funds allow investors to diversify their risks by owning chunks of shares in multiple EV plays rather than choosing to put all eggs in one basket. Here are three ETFs with exposure to Tesla and its rivals:
<ul>
<li>iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDRV#NYSE">IDRV</a>): This fund tracks the NYSEA FactSet Global Autonomous Driving and Electric Vehicle Index. Its allocation is fairly evenly distributed among multiple auto companies. Tesla (4.11%), Li Auto (4.48%), XPeng (3.79%), BYD (4.08%) and Nio (3.99%) are among its top holdings. It charges a 0.47% expense ratio.</li>
</ul>
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<li>SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAIL#NYSE">HAIL</a>): This ETF tracks U.S.-listed companies participating in the smart transportation sector, as well as the S&amp;P Kensho Smart Transportation Index. Major holdings include Tesla (1.53%), NIO (1.67%), Li Auto (1.8%), and XPeng (1.55%). The ETF has an expense ratio of 0.45% and about $24.62 million in assets under management (AUM) as of Jan. 2.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Global X Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIV#NASDAQ">DRIV</a>): This ETF's exposure covers all aspects of the EV industry. The fund has $386.76 million of net AUM as of Jan. 2, and comes with an expense ratio of 0.68%. Major automakers, including Tesla (4.86%), XPeng (1.61%) and Nio (1.18%), are a part of the fund's holdings. General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), which is committed to go all-electric soon, also enjoys a share of the fund. The ETF also offers exposure to lucrative industries like semiconductors, batteries, and software for EVs. The fund mirrors the Solactive Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles Index.</li>
</ul>
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Why It Matters: S&amp;P Global Mobility expects 15.1 million battery electric vehicles to be sold in 2025. That&#8217;s a 30% increase from 2024. 
EVs are likely to account for 16.7% of global light vehicle sales in 2025, with China leading at 29.7% market share.
Tesla reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42782683/tesla-hits-record-ev-sales-in-china-despite-global-dip">record EV sales</a> in December. For the year, the EV-maker's China sales reached 657,000 vehicles—an 8.8% on-year increase. These numbers reveal that China remains critical for Tesla, contributing around 40% of its global deliveries in Q4.
Tesla's deepening foothold in China has also spurred a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42761825/ev-price-war-heats-up-as-chinese-automakers-extend-subsidies">competitive battle of sorts involving prices</a>. The Austin, Texas-based company made the smart move of putting a 10,000-yuan discount on Model Y loans through December. This prompted Nio and Li Auto to follow suit with zero-interest loans and cash subsidies. 
Nio's December sales spiked 72.9% year-over-year while Li Auto posted a 16.2% increase.
BYD, for its part, offered up to 11.5% discounts and reaped the rewards in the form of a 50% year-over-year jump in December sales of new energy passenger vehicles.
XPeng, meanwhile, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42737888/tesla-rival-xpeng-to-hire-over-6000-workers-in-2025-expecting-increased-competition-report">plans to onboard over 6,000 employees</a> in 2025, Reuters reported. Anticipating intensified pricing pressures starting January, the company is also strategizing global expansion schemes, aiming to tap over 60 international markets by 2025.
This competition brings us to a broader trend: China expects to sell over 12 million EVs in 2025, doubling 2022 figures, and Tesla increasingly seeking a bigger piece of the pie.
Analyst Daniel Ives of Wedbush remains optimistic on Tesla. He predicts 20%-30% delivery growth in 2025 and maintains an "Outperform" rating with a $515 price target.
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Global EV Sales Poised To Grow In 2025: 3 ETFs In Focus

NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shares are trading<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> slightly higher on Friday.</a>
The company is making significant strides in its infrastructure and vehicle sales.
Recently, it announced the completion of a major milestone: 3,000 battery swap stations in China, <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/01/03/nio-3000-swap-stations-china/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> CnEV Post.
The 3,000th station went live in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, marking a key development in NIO&#8217;s push to expand its battery swap network.
The company now operates a total of 3,003 stations across China, including 949 along highways, which play a crucial role in supporting its growing electric vehicle fleet.
In addition to this achievement, NIO reported strong sales <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42758540/us-listed-chinese-ev-startups-clock-delivery-growth-in-december-li-auto-tops-the-chart-mona-m03-spurs-xpeng-nios-onvo-breaches-10000-monthly-delivery-milestone" rel="noreferrer noopener">numbers for December.</a>
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The company delivered 31,138 vehicles in the month, which represents a 51% increase compared to November and an impressive 72.9% rise from December 2023. A significant portion of these deliveries came from NIO&#8217;s lower-priced EV brand, Onvo, which launched earlier this year.
Onvo&#8217;s first model, the L60, began deliveries in late September.
For the full year 2024, NIO achieved a 38.7% year-on-year growth in vehicle deliveries, totaling 221,970 units.
These results showcase NIO&#8217;s commitment to expanding both its infrastructure and customer base as it continues to grow in the competitive EV market.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, NIO stock has fallen over 45% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARS#NYSE">KARS</a>).
Price Action: NIO shares are trading higher by 1.1% to $4.59 at last check Friday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>108.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>32.4K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GCT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td>140</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$93.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$145.3K</td>
<td>51.4K</td>
<td>936</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>609</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$103.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>299</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>407</td>
<td>198</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 8047 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 42 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $730.0 per contract. There were 32469 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6911 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GCT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCT#NASDAQ">GCT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 3770 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2018 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 31, 2025. Parties traded 999 contract(s) at a $94.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.0K, with a price of $73.0 per contract. There were 140 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 77 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 503 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.4K, with a price of $186.0 per contract. There were 1763 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1512 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 378 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 920 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $145.3K, with a price of $158.0 per contract. There were 51452 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 936 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $64.0 per contract. There were 12770 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 609 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HAS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 168 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 1013 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 133 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $103.0K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 2772 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 299 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLNT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 186 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 407 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) achieved record electric vehicle sales in China in December, marking a new milestone for the company.
The EV maker reported approximately 83,000 units sold in China during December, a 12.8% increase compared to November, according to a report from <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/01/03/tesla-sales-china-dec-2024/" rel="noreferrer noopener">CnEV Post</a>.
This brings Tesla&#8217;s total sales in China for 2024 to around 657,000 vehicles, an 8.8% year-on-year rise, setting another all-time high.
The report noted that China remains a vital market for Tesla, accounting for approximately 196,900 vehicles, or 40% of its global deliveries, in the fourth quarter.
Tesla and other Chinese automakers, including Nio Inc and Li Auto Inc are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42761825/ev-price-war-heats-up-as-chinese-automakers-extend-subsidies" rel="noreferrer noopener">offering substantial discounts </a>and attractive financing options to lure buyers in the world&#8217;s largest automobile market.
Tesla has extended a 10,000 yuan discount on Model Y loans until the month&#8217;s end.
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Tesla reported total 2024 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42766117/tesla-stock-tumbles-on-q4-deliveries-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">deliveries of 1.79 million</a>, down from full-year deliveries of 1.81 million in 2023 and marking the first decline in over a decade.
&#8220;In the&nbsp;fourth quarter, we produced approximately 459,000 vehicles, delivered over 495,000 vehicles and deployed 11.0 GWh of energy storage products – a record for both deliveries and deployments,&#8221; the company said in a news release.
Wedbush analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42777950/teslas-first-sales-drop-splits-wall-street-2025-will-be-the-prove-it-year" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform</a> rating on Tesla with a $515 price target and said in his note, &#8220;We remain highly confident in Tesla&#8217;s ability to accelerate delivery growth into FY25 with 20%-30% growth.&#8221;
The EV maker will report financial results for the fourth quarter after the market closes on Jan. 29.&nbsp;
The automaker is expected to report earnings of 74 cents per share and revenue of $27.385 billion in the fourth quarter, according to estimates from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Price Action: TSLA shares are trading higher by 0.52% at $381.24 premarket last check Friday.
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Tesla Hits Record EV Sales In China Despite Global Dip: Report

Amid a turbulent start to the year for Chinese stocks,&nbsp;UBS Global Wealth Management&nbsp;has issued a warning to investors, recommending to &nbsp;"stay on the defensive side.&#8221; This comes as market&nbsp;volatility is expected to rise&nbsp;due to anticipated policy changes by the incoming U.S. administration.
What Happened:&nbsp;UBS Global Wealth Management&nbsp;has advised investors in Chinese stocks to adopt a defensive strategy. This recommendation comes as consumption remains subdued and market volatility is anticipated to increase due to impending higher tariffs by US President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-03/ubs-wealth-urges-chinese-stock-investors-to-stay-defensive?ref=biztoc.com">reported</a> on Friday.
In an interview with Bloomberg Television,&nbsp;Eva Lee,&nbsp;head of Greater China equities&nbsp;at UBS, suggested that investors focus on stocks offering dividend yields above 6%, significantly higher than the 2% government yields. She highlighted a 4% yield gap as particularly appealing, recommending sectors such as banks, utilities, and energy.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42757978/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-begin-new-year-on-a-healthy-note-analyst-says-this-blue-chip-crypto-can-witness-good-amount-of-action-in-early-2025?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Begin New Year On A Healthy Note: Analyst Says This Blue Chip Crypto Can Witness &#8216;Good Amount Of Action&#8217; In Early 2025</a>
Chinese stocks have had a rough start to 2025, with a 2.9% decline on Thursday marking the worst beginning to a year in nearly a decade. The&nbsp;CSI 300 Index&nbsp;continued its downward trend on Friday. Although last year&#8217;s stimulus measures have helped stabilize the market, traders are wary of economic uncertainties as Trump&#8217;s inauguration approaches.
China plans to&nbsp;issue more ultra-long special treasury&nbsp;bonds in 2025 to support&nbsp;consumer product trade-in programs&nbsp;and major projects. Meanwhile, the&nbsp;10-year government bond yield fell below 1.6% on Friday, reflecting&nbsp;economic concerns and expectations for&nbsp;further monetary easing.
Why It Matters: The advice follows Chinese stocks experiencing a drop right after resuming trading after New Year&#8217;s Day. The drop was attributed to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42767647/chinese-stocks-drop-as-manufacturing-growth-slows-and-geopolitical-tensions-hit">slowdown in manufacturing growth</a>. The Caixin/S&amp;P Global manufacturing purchasing managers&#8217; index for December fell to 50.5, missing analyst expectations. This slowdown is compounded by geopolitical tensions, including a semiconductor embargo from the U.S. and concerns over potential tariffs.
Furthermore, the Trump administration plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42701155/made-in-china-paid-in-america-what-trumps-new-tariffs-mean-for-the-us-economy">significantly increase tariffs </a>on Chinese imports, with rates potentially rising by 20 percentage points. These developments are likely to impact both the Chinese and U.S. economies, affecting consumer prices and industrial production.
Price Action: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, in after-hours trading, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) slipped 0.047%, Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) rose 0.34%, and JD.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) edged up 0.18%. During the same period, Nio Inc &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) and Xpeng Inc &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) were up nearly 1%.
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Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>&nbsp;and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Analyst Warns Investors To 'Stay On The Defensive Side' For Chinese Stock As Trump's Tariff Fears Mount: Nio, Xpeng, Alibaba, JD In Focus

Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) closed 2024 with a bang, delivering a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42758569">record-breaking 31,138 vehicles</a> in December — a staggering 72.9% year-over-year jump. 
Quarterly deliveries hit an all-time high of 72,689, while annual deliveries climbed to 221,970, marking a 38.7% surge from the previous year.
Yet, Nio stock&#8217;s technicals paint a less rosy picture.
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Nio stock recently formed a dreaded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/death-cross">Death Cross</a> — a bearish technical signal where the 50-day moving average dips below the 200-day moving average. Despite posting a 7.57% gain during the early hours of trading on Thursday and a 6.59% increase over the past month, NIO stock&#8217;s overall trend remains bleak.
Trading at $4.62, the stock lags behind its medium- and long-term moving averages, signaling persistent selling pressure.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Tale Of Two Trends</h2>
While delivery numbers suggest growth, technical indicators tell a different story. Nio's Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 50.32, signaling mild bearish momentum, and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator of a negative 0.1 leans bearish. 
These technical signs raise concerns about whether the stock can sustain its recent upward movement or faces further declines.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next?</h2>
Nio&#8217;s ambitious plans, including the launch of its executive ET9 model and the Firefly brand in early 2025, aim to fuel long-term growth. 
However, with Nio stock down 44.3% over the past year, investors are looking for a decisive break above key resistance levels to regain confidence.
The Death Cross may signal caution for now, but with delivery momentum and product innovation on its side, Nio could surprise skeptics. For now, the market awaits confirmation of whether bulls or bears will dominate the road ahead.
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