NIO Inc. is a Chinese multinational automobile manufacturer, specializing in designing and developing electric vehicles.

According to the law firm press release, the lawsuit alleges Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) NIO would not be building its own manufacturing plant and would instead continue to rely on a little-known Chinese state-owned auto manufacturer, JAC Auto, to manufacture its electric vehicles; (2) reductions in government subsidies for electric cars would materially impact NIO’s sales; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ statements about NIO’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

On March 3, 2020, the Court issued an Order consolidating cases and appointing Lead Plaintiff and Counsel. Lead Plaintiff filed an amended Complaint on May 18. On September 18, Lead Plaintiff filed a second amended Complaint. Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the second amended Complaint on December 4. On August 12, 2021, the Court issued an Order denying Defendants' Motion to Dismiss.

Lead Plaintiff filed a Motion for Class Certification on December 23, 2022. On August 8, 2023, the Court issued an Order granting the Motion for Class Certification.