NIO has once again made a big move in the field of artificial intelligence. NIO CEO Li Bin revealed in his New Year internal speech that the company officially established the "Artificial Intelligence Technology Committee" on January 5, 2026. The committee is composed of nearly 30 AI experts from 15 first-level departments, marking NIO's accelerated integration of AI technology into every aspect of the company.

In Li Bin's vision, 2026 will be a crucial year for NIO to "turn around" through AI. On one hand, NIO will carry out three major version updates, aiming to bring its self-developed intelligent driving stack technology back to the top of the industry; on the other hand, AI will no longer be limited to the in-vehicle system, but will penetrate into R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance, among other business areas, to enhance operational efficiency through systematic empowerment.

Looking back at the past year, NIO achieved a sales rebound in the second half of 2025, thanks to models like the L90 and the new ES8. Especially the delivery of high-margin models in the fourth quarter brought the company a glimpse of profitability. Looking ahead, Li Bin emphasized that the company must maintain an "entrepreneurial mindset," using AI to achieve "do more with less," while strictly controlling costs, aiming for a 40%-50% annual growth target.

Key Points:

  • 🤝 Expert Assembly: NIO has established an "Artificial Intelligence Technology Committee" consisting of nearly 30 experts, promoting the implementation of AI across the entire business chain through cross-departmental collaboration.

  • 🚗 Intelligent Driving Return: The company plans to bring its intelligent driving technology back to the top tier of the industry through three major version upgrades in 2026.

  • 📈 Efficiency First: Li Bin advocates empowering the entire R&D and manufacturing process with AI, aiming to achieve stable growth while reducing cost ratios.