The robust delivery figures for May have provided a significant boost to NIO-SW (09866) shares, which saw a strong rebound in the secondary market, closing up more than 8% on the Hong Kong exchange today.

Official data reveals the company delivered 37,705 vehicles in May, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of 62.3%.

During the same period, Li Auto delivered 33,350 vehicles and XPeng delivered 32,158, meaning NIO's monthly sales successfully surpassed both of its major domestic rivals.

This strong delivery performance is largely attributed to a concentrated series of new model launches and deliveries throughout May.

The technology and executive flagship SUV, the NIO ES9, officially launched and began deliveries on May 27th.

The Onvo L80 model officially launched and entered delivery on May 15th.

Deliveries for the 2026 model year Onvo L90 commenced on May 9th.

The new Onvo L60 was officially unveiled and began pre-sales at the 30th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show on May 29th.

Display vehicles for this model are now gradually arriving at showrooms nationwide, with its official market launch scheduled for June 11th.