NIO Tumbles 1.43% Amid Battery-Swapping Expansion as Stock Ranks 250th in US Market Activity

On October 6, 2025, NIO (NIO) closed at a 1.43% decline with a trading volume of $0.47 billion, ranking 250th in US market activity. The stock's performance reflected mixed investor sentiment amid sector-specific dynamics.

Recent developments highlighted NIO's strategic focus on expanding its battery-swapping network, with the company announcing plans to add 150 new stations by year-end. Analysts noted this infrastructure push could enhance customer retention but require significant capital allocation. Concurrently, supply chain constraints for critical EV components showed signs of easing, though production ramp-up timelines remain uncertain.

Short-term technical indicators suggest oversold conditions have developed, with the 20-day RSI dipping below 30 levels. However, institutional selling pressure appears to persist, as large-cap outflows dominated mid-October trading. The stock's volatility profile has widened compared to its 90-day average, reflecting heightened macroeconomic uncertainty in the EV sector.

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