Nio Opens Charging Network to EVs in Huawei Alliance

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What’s new: Nio Inc. has opened its charging infrastructure for use by electric vehicles (EVs) built under Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.’s smart car alliance, as its competitors race to build up shared charging networks.

Nio has made its charging network available to cars built under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, the Chinese EV-maker said in a social media post Wednesday. The alliance is a program under which Huawei gets a bigger say in the design, development and marketing of the vehicles it develops with its automaker partners.

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Nio Inc. opened its charging infrastructure to Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.'s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance vehicles.
The initiative is part of Nio's strategy to share infrastructure and generate additional revenue, with over 80% of current users being non-Nio owners.
Competitors like Tesla and Li Auto are also expanding their shared charging networks to accommodate other EV brands.

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Nio Inc.: Nio Inc. has opened its charging network to EVs built under Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance as part of a strategy to share its infrastructure with other brands. Over 80% of users of Nio's charging facilities are non-Nio car owners. Nio is also collaborating with automakers like Guangzhou Automobile Group and Chongqing Changan Automobile to establish battery standards and a charging network. This move aims to generate additional revenue and boost the utilization rate of its facilities.

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.: Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a member of the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, a program where it plays a significant role in the design, development, and marketing of electric vehicles with its automaker partners. The initiative allows Huawei to collaborate closely with automakers to develop EVs and leverage shared charging networks, such as those provided by Nio Inc., enhancing the utilization and revenue potential of these infrastructures.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd.: Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. (601238.SH) is one of the automakers collaborating with Nio in an alliance focused on establishing battery standards, vehicle research and development, and the creation of a battery charging and swap network.

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd.: Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (000625.SZ) is one of the automakers partnering with Nio Inc. in an alliance focused on establishing battery standards, vehicle research and development, and creating a battery charging and swap network. This collaboration aims to enhance the utilization and revenue potential of Nio's charging infrastructure.

Tesla Inc.: In April 2023, Tesla Inc. opened a portion of its charging infrastructure on the Chinese mainland to rival automakers including BYD Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group Co. Ltd., and BMW AG. This move is part of the broader trend among EV manufacturers in China to build and share charging networks.

BYD Co. Ltd.: BYD Co. Ltd. is one of the rival companies mentioned in the context of shared charging infrastructure. In April 2023, Tesla Inc. opened a portion of its charging infrastructure on the Chinese mainland to several competitors, including BYD Co. Ltd. This demonstrates BYD's involvement in the shared EV charging network initiatives in China.

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd.: Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. is mentioned as one of the companies that will benefit from Tesla Inc.'s decision to open a portion of its charging infrastructure in mainland China to rival brands. The move is part of a broader trend where EV companies are increasingly sharing charging facilities to enhance their infrastructure and support the growing number of electric vehicles.

BMW AG: BMW AG is mentioned in the article as one of the automotive rivals in China that gained access to Tesla Inc.'s charging infrastructure, which was opened to various brands, including BYD Co. Ltd. and Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group Co. Ltd., in April 2023.

Li Auto Inc.: Li Auto Inc. plans to build 3,000 supercharging stations across China by 2025. Some of these stations will be open to other electric vehicle brands, contributing to the shared EV charging infrastructure.

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April 2023：: Tesla Inc. opened a portion of its charging infrastructure on the Chinese mainland to rivals including BYD Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group Co. Ltd., and BMW AG.