June 09, 2023 -- NIO Inc. today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
Operating Highlights for the First Quarter of 2023
Vehicle deliveries were 31,041 in the first quarter of 2023, consisting of 10,430 premium smart electric SUVs and 20,611 premium smart electric sedans, representing an increase of 20.5% from the first quarter of 2022, and a decrease of 22.5% from the fourth quarter of 2022.
Financial Highlights for the First Quarter of 2023
Vehicle sales were RMB9,224.5 million (US$1,343.2 million) in the first quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of 0.2% from the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 37.5% from the fourth quarter of 2022.
Vehicle margin was 5.1% in the first quarter of 2023, compared with 18.1% in the first quarter of 2022 and 6.8% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Total revenues were RMB10,676.5 million (US$1,554.6 million) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 7.7% from the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 33.5 % from the fourth quarter of 2022.
Gross profit was RMB162.3 million (US$23.6 million) in the first quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of 88.8% from the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 73.9% from the fourth quarter of 2022.
Gross margin was 1.5% in the first quarter of 2023, compared with 14.6% in the first quarter of 2022 and 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Loss from operations was RMB5,111.8 million (US$744.3 million) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 133.6% from the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 24.1% from the fourth quarter of 2022. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) was RMB4,522.4 million (US$658.5 million) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 163.6% from the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 24.8% from the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net loss was RMB4,739.5 million (US$690.1 million) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 165.9% from the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 18.1% from the fourth quarter of 2022. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB 4,150.1 million (US$604.3 million) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 216.9% from the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 18.1% from the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net loss attributable to NIO’s ordinary shareholders was RMB4,803.6 million (US$699.5 million) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 163.2% from the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 17.8% from the fourth quarter of 2022. Excluding share-based compensation expenses and accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value, adjusted net loss attributable to NIO’s ordinary shareholders (non-GAAP) was RMB4,141.8 million (US$603.1 million) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 222.3% from the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 18.0% from the fourth quarter of 2022.
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share/American Depositary Share (ADS) were both RMB2.91 (US$0.42) in the first quarter of 2023, compared with RMB1.12 in the first quarter of 2022 and RMB3.55 in the fourth quarter of 2022. Excluding share-based compensation expenses and accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value, adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share/ADS (non-GAAP) were both RMB2.51 (US$0.36), compared with RMB0.79 in the first quarter of 2022 and RMB3.07 in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investment and long-term time deposits were RMB37.8 billion (US$5.5 billion) as of March 31, 2023.
NIO delivered 31,041 vehicles in the first quarter of 2023, ranking first in the premium battery electric vehicle market priced over RMB400,000 in China for 12 consecutive quarters," said William Bin Li, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of NIO, "On May 24, 2023, NIO launched the All-New ES6, an all-round smart electric SUV and started its deliveries the next day. With exquisite design, high performance, superior comfort, and advanced digital systems, the All-New ES6 has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our users."
With the volume ramp-up of our new models including the All-New ES6, our teams are well prepared for a solid growth in vehicle deliveries," added Mr. Li.
In the face of the changing market environment, we will observe and analyze the dynamics of the operating environment and competition landscape promptly, and continue to strengthen our competitive advantages in an agile and efficient manner. Meanwhile, we will stay focused on execution, optimize cost structure, and further improve our operating efficiency.”added Steven Wei Feng, NIO's chief financial officer.