Overall impact
B (70)

Commentary

NIO is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 70.2 for overall impact (83rd percentile compared to all companies), NIO ranks 20th out of 29 industry peers, behind Tesla, Workhorse, Byd and 16 others, and ahead of Magna International, Kandi Technologies, Electrameccanica Vehicles and 6 others. On top material causes for NIO's industry (Automobiles & Parts), NIO performs well in Renewable Energy Growth (93.8 score), Decent, Safe Work Opportunities (90.1), Technology Innovation (95.6) and 2 other causes where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (22.4 score), Fair Labor Practices (33.2), Terrestrial Biodiversity (23.1) and 2 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Employees
45,635
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Automobiles
Sub-industry
Automobile Manufacturers
SASB industry
Automobiles
Headquarters
China
Share classes
NIO
Description
NIO Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles in China, Europe, and internationally. It offers five and six-seater electric SUVs, as well as smart electric sedans. The company also offers power solutions, including Power Home, a home charging solution; Power Swap, a battery-swapping service; Power Charger and Destination Charger; Power Mobile, a mobile charging service through charging vans; Power Map, an application that provides access to a network of public chargers and their real-time information; and One Click for power valet service. In addition, it provides repair, maintenance, and bodywork services through its service centers and authorized third-party service centers; statutory and third-party liability insurance, and vehicle damage insurance through third-party insurers; repair and maintenance; courtesy vehicle; data packages; and auto financing and financial leasing services. Further, the company is involved in the provision of energy and service packages to its users; design and technology development activities; manufacture of electric powertrains, battery packs, and components; and sales and after-sales management activities. The company was formerly known as NextEV Inc. and changed its name to NIO Inc. in July 2017. NIO Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Shanghai, China.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for NIO, based on its industry sub-industry Automobile Manufacturers. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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