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● According to Jan Dekkers, NIO has claimed the top spot in ThinkerCar's 2025 NEV Brands Word-of-Mouth Index, cementing its position as a leader in China's booming EV market. The company achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 51.6, beating competitors like Li Auto (46.4), Deepal (45.7), and Xpeng (44.7). Tesla scored 42.5, falling below the industry average of 45.1.
● The EV sector faces potential headwinds from new tax policies that could strain smaller automakers financially. Experts worry these measures might force weaker players out of business and drain talent from the industry, potentially slowing innovation despite strong customer loyalty among leading brands.
● Analysts suggest these tax reforms could create budget gaps by discouraging EV adoption and reducing overall revenues. Instead, industry voices are pushing for targeted profit taxes on highly profitable companies as a smarter alternative that balances fiscal needs with continued growth.
● Beyond corporate taxes, proposed changes could affect employment and reduce both personal and corporate tax revenues. For China's EV industry—a key strategic sector—these shifts risk undoing progress in building world-class domestic brands like NIO.
● With CEO William Li indicating Q4 could be NIO's first highly profitable quarter, supported by robust deliveries across multiple models, the company's blend of brand strength, innovation, and financial performance keeps it at the forefront of China's EV landscape.
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