Exhibit 99.1

NIO Inc. Provides March and First Quarter 2026 Delivery Update

	·	35,486 vehicles were delivered in March 2026, increasing by 136.0% year-over-year
	·	83,465 vehicles were delivered in the three months ended March 2026, increasing by 98.3% year-over-year
	·	Cumulative deliveries reached 1,081,057 as of March 31, 2026

SHANGHAI, China, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced its March and first quarter 2026 delivery results.

The Company delivered 35,486 vehicles in March 2026, representing an increase of 136.0% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 22,490 vehicles from the Company’s premium smart electric vehicle brand NIO, 6,877 vehicles from the Company’s family-oriented smart electric vehicle brand ONVO, and 6,119 vehicles from the Company’s small smart high-end electric car brand FIREFLY. The Company delivered 83,465 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, representing an increase of 98.3% year-over-year. Cumulative deliveries reached 1,081,057 as of March 31, 2026.

On March 20, 2026, our flagship premium SUV, the NIO All-New ES8, achieved its 80,000th delivery within just 181 days, marking an exceptional market performance, underscored by its No. 1 position in China’s large SUV segment for three consecutive months, across all energy types and price ranges. Driven by its differentiated product capabilities and sustained user demand, the All-New ES8 continues to strengthen its leadership in the large SUV market.

About NIO Inc.

NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO aspires to shape a sustainable and brighter future with the mission of “Blue Sky Coming”. NIO envisions itself as a user enterprise where innovative technology meets experience excellence. NIO designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation core technologies. NIO distinguishes itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, exceptional products and services, and a community for shared growth. NIO provides premium smart electric vehicles under the NIO brand, family-oriented smart electric vehicles through the ONVO brand, and small smart high-end electric cars with the FIREFLY brand.

Safe Harbor Statement

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