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Nio's William Li warns of China auto sales drop while backing own growth
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Event summary
William Li, CEO of Nio, forecasts a significant drop of 15% to 20% in China's domestic auto retail sales this year, noting the market's shift from expansion to replacement demand. Despite this challenging macro environment, Nio aims for a 40% to 50% sales growth, supported by strong delivery figures, sustained profitability, and the positive performance of its multi-brand strategy including Onvo and Firefly. Li emphasized the importance of foundational skills, R&D investment, and the irreversible trend towards pure electric vehicles to succeed in this competitive market.