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LI vs NIO

Side-by-side comparison of Li Auto Inc. (LI) and NIO Inc. (NIO): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.

Summary

  • Both LI and NIO operate in Auto Manufacturing (Industrials), so they compete in similar markets.
  • LI is the larger of the two at $18.96B, about 1.2x NIO ($16.01B).
  • Over the past year, LI is down 26.9% and NIO is up 57.8% - NIO leads by 84.6 points.
  • LI has been more active in the news (12 items in the past 4 weeks vs 4 for NIO).
  • Both have 25 recent analyst ratings on file.
PerformanceLI-26.87%NIO+57.78%
2025-04-30+0.00%2026-04-30
MetricLINIO
Company
Li Auto Inc.
NIO Inc.
Price
$17.84+0.45%
$6.39+0.00%
Market cap
$18.96B
$16.01B
1M return
+0.08%
+5.97%
1Y return
-26.87%
+57.78%
Industry
Auto Manufacturing
Auto Manufacturing
Exchange
NASDAQ
NYSE
IPO
2020
2018
News (4w)
12
4
Recent ratings
25
25
LI

Li Auto Inc.

Li Auto Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in China. It offers Li ONE, a six-seat electric SUV that equipped with a range of extension system and smart vehicle solutions. The company was formerly known as Leading Ideal Inc. and changed its name to Li Auto Inc. in July 2020. Li Auto Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

NIO

NIO Inc.

NIO Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles in China. The company offers five, six, and seven-seater electric SUVs, as well as smart electric sedans. It is also involved in the provision of energy and service packages to its users; marketing, design, and technology development activities; manufacture of e-powertrains, battery packs, and components; and sales and after sales management activities. In addition, the company offers power solutions, including Power Home, a home charging solution; Power Swap, a battery swapping service; Public Charger, a public fast charging solution; 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, where it offers vehicle pick up, charging, and return services. Further, it provides repair, maintenance, and bodywork services through its NIO service centers and authorized third-party service centers; statutory and third-party liability insurance, and vehicle damage insurance through third-party insurers; courtesy car services; and roadside assistance, as well as data packages; and auto financing services. Additionally, the company offers NIO Certified, a used vehicle inspection, evaluation, acquisition, and sales service. NIO Inc. has a strategic collaboration with Mobileye N.V. for the development of automated and autonomous vehicles for consumer markets. The company was formerly known as NextEV Inc. and changed its name to NIO Inc. in July 2017. NIO Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.