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- Automotive
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XPeng or NIO: Which Chinese EV Stock Looks Stronger Now?
China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) market is thriving, driven by strong consumer demand, rapid technological innovation and continued government support. Among the noted players in this fast-moving space are NIO Inc. NIO and XPeng Inc. XPEV — two homegrown EV players racing to capture market share. While both are committed to pushing the boundaries of electric mobility, their strategies and performance differ. As the competition heats up, the question is—which company is better positioned to win over shareholders? Let's compare NIO and XPeng across several critical metrics to find out which one currently holds the edge. NIO's current lineup spans sedans, SUVs and coupes, including models like ES6, EC6, ES7, ES8, EC7, ET5, ET5T, ET7, ET9, EP9. In late March 2025, NIO began deliveries of its luxury flagship sedan, ET9. Beyond its core lineup, NIO is expanding its reach through two sub-brands. ONVO, its mainstream mass-market brand, debuted L60, which has been well-received by consumers. Deliveries of its second vehicle, L90, are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025, followed by a third model in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Firefly—NIO's high-end compact EV brand—unveiled its first model in April 2025. XPeng also has a diversified lineup. It also bets big on intelligence-driven vehicles. Its offerings include G9 (a mid- to large-sized SUV), P7i (a sporty sedan), G6 (a sleek coupe SUV), P7+ (a family sedan), MONA M03 (a value-priced sedan) and X9 (a seven-seat MPV). This month, XPeng introduced its latest model, G7—a crossover positioned between G6 and G9. Within 46 minutes of opening pre-orders, G7 attracted over 10,000 reservations, signaling strong market interest. G7 is also the first model equipped with XPeng's in-house Turing AI chip, which reportedly delivers triple the computing power of standard smart driving chips. While NIO offers a broader brand presence across price tiers, XPeng's focus on intelligent driving and diverse vehicle styles, along with the early buzz surrounding its G7 launch, underscores its tech-driven strategy. This product innovation focus could help XPeng gain ground in an increasingly crowded market. XPeng has delivered a knockout performance on the delivery front. In 2024, it delivered 190,068 vehicles — a 34.2% increase year over year. The momentum surged in 2025, with 94,008 vehicles delivered in the first quarter alone, marking a jaw-dropping 331% jump from the prior-year period. That momentum continues, with 35,045 vehicles delivered in April (up 273% year over year) and 33,525 in May (up 230%). XPeng expects second-quarter deliveries in the band of 102,000-108,000, representing year-over-year growth of 238%-257%. NIO, though growing steadily, is now trailing in volumes. It delivered 221,970 vehicles in 2024 — higher than XPeng's total — but the story has changed in 2025. NIO sold 42,094 units in the first quarter of 2025 — less than half of XPeng's quarterly tally. April deliveries rose 53% year over year to 23,900 units, while May deliveries climbed a modest 13.1% to 23,231 units. For second-quarter 2025, NIO projects deliveries in the range of 72,000-75,000 vehicles, implying a rise of 25.5-30.7% year over year. In terms of growth and volume, XPeng is clearly in the driver's seat. XPeng delivered strong top-line growth in the last reported quarter, with revenues surging 141.5% year over year to $2.18 billion. Its net loss narrowed significantly to $90 million, reflecting improving operational efficiency. Vehicle margin improved to 10.5% from 5.5% a year ago. NIO generated $1.66 billion in revenues in the last reported quarter, up 20.8% year over year. However, it remains deeply in the red, with a net loss of $930 million — a 30% increase from the prior-year period. Its vehicle margin was 10.2%, slightly below XPeng's but up from 9.2% in the prior-year quarter. While both firms are still unprofitable, XPeng is seeing stronger revenue growth and a healthier trend in narrowing losses, giving it a modest edge on the financial front. Both NIO and XPeng are spending money on advanced technologies, but their approaches differ. NIO's standout innovation is its battery swap tech, with over 3,400 stations deployed globally. It's also advancing smart driving with its NIO World Model (NWM), part of its NADArch 2.0 architecture. NWM enables real-time decision-making from raw sensor data and is now live on Banyan-based vehicles. XPeng, meanwhile, is doubling down on full-stack intelligence. Its AI Hawkeye Visual Solution and XOS 5.4 operating system showcase an integrated approach to smart driving. XPeng is also thinking beyond the road—developing humanoid robots, flying cars and in-house AI chips. While some of these projects may seem far-fetched, they reflect XPeng's bold vision for the future of mobility. For now, XPeng's ambition and breadth of innovation give it a clear edge. While NIO stock has struggled so far in 2025, XPeng shares have seen a solid upswing—likely fueled by investor excitement around its advancements in autonomous driving, robotics and AI. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Both stocks trade at relatively low forward price-to-sales ratios versus their historical averages. However, XPeng's forward P/S ratio of 1.25 is notably higher than NIO's 0.42. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Despite both companies being unprofitable, the market appears to be rewarding XPeng's bold tech narrative and improving financials, while remaining cautious on NIO amid continued losses and margin pressure. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for XPEV's 2025 bottom line suggests 66.7% year-over-year growth, while the 2026 estimate implies a 207% jump from 2025 projected levels. See how estimates for XPeng have been revised in the past 90 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NIO's 2025 and 2026 bottom line implies a year-over-year improvement of 31% and 59%, respectively. See how estimates for NIO have been revised in the past 90 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research At this point, neither NIO nor XPeng is a screaming buy. Both carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which suggests investors should stay cautious in the short term. That said, if we have to pick one over the other, it would be XPeng. It's growing faster, cutting its losses, and generating more excitement around its tech, especially in autonomous driving and AI. NIO still has some strong cards to play, like its battery swap network and broader brand strategy. But NIO hasn't turned those advantages into the same kind of growth and margin progress we're seeing from XPeng. For investors looking to tap into China's EV growth story, XPeng looks like the more promising one now. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NIO Inc. (NIO) : Free Stock Analysis Report XPeng Inc. Sponsored ADR (XPEV) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Digital Trends
23-06-2025
- Digital Trends
We gave this 49-inch OLED monitor a 9 out of 10 — it's $700 off
To make the most out of your powerful gaming PC, it needs to be paired with a solid gaming monitor, and you definitely can't go wrong with the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9. If you want the upgrade, you should take advantage of the $700 discount from today's Samsung monitor deals, which drops the screen's price from $1,800 all the way down to just $1,100. We highly recommend pushing through with the purchase immediately though, as the savings may disappear at any moment. Why you should buy the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is an amazing display for the best PC games. We gave it an impressive score of 4.5 stars out of 5 in our review, and we tagged it in our roundup of the best gaming monitors as the best 32:9 gaming monitor. As an ultrawide gaming monitor with a 32:9 aspect ratio and dual QHD resolution on its 49-inch screen, you'll enjoy a broader view of the video games that you play, and the curved display will further increase your immersion in the worlds you're exploring and the battles that you're fighting. The OLED technology in the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 promises fantastic image quality, with amazing color accuracy and perfect black levels. The gaming monitor also features a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time, which gamers will appreciate as these specifications will enable smooth animations and quick reactions. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is also a smart TV on its own, so you can watch streaming shows on the gaming monitor while giving your gaming PC a break. Gamers who are on the hunt for monitor deals should consider the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9, which you can currently get from Samsung itself at $700 off. Instead of its original price of $1,800, you'll have to pay just $1,100 for this premium display, and you'll be able to use the savings on more video games and other accessories. There's no telling how much time is remaining on this offer though, so you have to hurry if you want to buy the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor with this large discount.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Failed summit: on the G-7 summit in Canada
At 50, the G-7 — a grouping of the most advanced economies — should appear robust, cohesive and experienced in managing global conflict. Instead, the G-7 Summit and Outreach session in Kananaskis, Canada presented a disunited and ineffective force in the face of some of the most testing conflicts including an escalating Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Iran strife and Israel's ceaseless bombardment of Gaza. In addition, it has been unable to deal with the biggest disruptor in global trade — that of the U.S. Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs worldwide. This year's G-7 was rocky from the start as host Canada saw an unexpected election just months before the summit. The government of Mark Carney was still finding its feet, which meant leaders such as Prime Minister Modi were invited just days before the summit. Upheavals in U.S. foreign and trade policy have also caught the grouping off-guard: U.S. President Donald Trump's pivot to Russia on the Ukraine crisis, and ambiguous approach to China have been particularly noted. In Kananaskis Mr. Trump even suggested that the G-7 become the 'G9, including Russia and China', much to the chagrin of other leaders, including the Ukraine President, who was a special invitee. Mr. Trump's volte face from proclaiming to be a 'Peace-time President' to actively supporting Israel's aggression was another issue. The U.S. refused to sign on to a draft statement by G-7 members that called for a de-escalation or any criticism of Israel, and pushed for a statement that condemned Iran. Mr. Trump's early exit dealt another blow. Eventually, the G-7 was unable to issue a joint statement on key issues, and a Chair's Summary was issued to deal with the crises at hand, along with statements on less divisive issues such as AI and quantum computing, critical minerals supply chains, wildfire and prevention, and transnational repression, but not on terrorism, as India had hoped. Perhaps the most productive part of Mr. Modi's trip was his meeting with Mr. Carney, and the decisions to restore Indian and Canadian High Commissioners, and to reset ties ruptured over the Nijjar case. However, the Carney government has not demonstrated any change in its position on the case or on action against Khalistani extremism. Moreover, the G-7 statement on Transnational Repression (TNR) does not name any country, but is pointed in its reference to allegations of foreign interference and TNR made by Canada against India, as well as China, Russia and Iran. Given the outcomes, the government must review the utility of India's participation in the G-7 process. To have the Prime Minister travel more than 11,000 kilometres to address one outreach session of a fractious summit may not be the most optimal use of India's resources.
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First Post
17-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Trump wants G7 to be G8 or G9 with Russia and China
US President Donald Trump has said that G7 should be expanded to include Russia and China. He said that the war in Ukraine would not be there if Russia were still a part of G8 — ignoring the fact that Russia was expelled as a consequence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea in 2014. read more US President Donald Trump wants G7 to become G8 — and possibly G9 While attending the G7 Summit in Canada's Kananaskis, Trump said that he would prefer Russia and China to be the new members of the bloc. During 1997-2014, the bloc was known was G8 and Russia was a member. Russia was expelled from the bloc in 2014 after it invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea. In the latest instance of batting for Russian leader Vladimir Putin and justifying the second invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Trump said that the invasion would have never happened if the bloc had not expelled Russia. He blamed former President Barak Obama and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for it. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The G7 used to be the G8. Barack Obama and a person named Trudeau didn't want to have Russia in. And I would say that there was a mistake because I think you wouldn't have a war right now if you had Russia in and you wouldn't have a war right now if Trump were president four years ago. It didn't work out that way, but it used to be the G8,' said Trump. In dual irony, Trudeau became the Prime Minister of Canada in 2015 and Russia was expelled from the bloc in 2014. Moreover, while Trump said that Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if Russia were still in the bloc, the country had already invaded Ukraine while it was part of the bloc! The expulsion was a consequence —not a precursor— of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014. Trump went on to say that Putin 'was very insulted when he got thrown out of the G8 as I would be, as you would be, as anybody would be as very insulted'. Even as those in his orbit have described China as the primary concern of the administration, Trump batted for China's inclusion in the bloc as well. He said that 'it's not a bad idea' to have China in the bloc. 'If somebody wants to suggest China coming in, I think we suggest that you want to have people that you can talk to,' said Trump. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The G7 is a group of seven industrialised countries that was formed in 1975. It was initially G6 with six founding members: the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany (then-West Germany), Italy, and Japan. It became G7 when Canada joined in 1976. Russia joined the bloc in 1997 and it became G8. The European Union (EU) has been a 'non-enumerated member' member and permanent guest since 1977 and has had all privileges of a member-state except for the right to host or chair the summit.
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First Post
17-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
PM Modi Canada Visit Live Updates: PM Modi to address G7 outreach session today amid global tensions
PM Modi Canada Visit Live Updates: The summit takes place amid growing geopolitical challenges, including the conflict in the Middle East and a trade war driven by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies read more Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for Canada to attend the G7 summit after concluding his visit to Cyprus during which he held wideranging talks with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and discussed a range of issues to boost ties. President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what's going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State. 'Because of what's going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,' Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X. US President Donald Trump will cut short his visit to the G7 summit, leaving Monday night due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the White House announced. Starmer warned that the risk of escalation is 'obvious' and that the global implications are 'immense.' He said he spoke with most G7 leaders since Sunday and had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He stressed the importance of a coordinated approach: 'What we need to do today is to bring that together and be clear about how it is to be brought about.' 'I do think there's a consensus for de-escalation,' Starmer told reporters at the summit in the Canadian Rockies. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said G7 leaders were in agreement on the need to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran. Trump asserted that it was a 'very big mistake' to remove Russia in 2014 after it annexed Crimea, a move that precipitated Russia's wider invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The comments added more complexity regarding Trump's interests as he is set to meet on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about ending the brutal war started by the invasion. The US leader indicated that he would rather have the G7 become the G8 or possibly even the G9, although Russia and China would notably be authoritarian governments in an organization whose members are democracies. US President Donald Trump kicked off his time at the Group of Seven summit on Monday by suggesting that Russia and maybe even China should be part of the organisation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Calgary, Canada, on Monday (16 June 2025) to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit, which is taking place against the backdrop of escalating conflicts between Israel and Iran, and Russia and Ukraine. 'At the summit, the Prime Minister will exchange views with leaders of G-7 countries, other invited outreach countries and Heads of International Organisations on crucial global issues, including energy security, technology and innovation, particularly the AI-energy nexus and Quantum-related issues,' India's Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement from New Delhi. Modi's visit follows a brief stop in Cyprus and marks his first to Canada since a period of diplomatic strain during former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's time in office, who in September 2023 alleged Indian involvement in the June 2023 killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. With the election of new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, diplomatic relations have shown early signs of improvement. Carney has acknowledged India's global standing and the importance of engagement. India's foreign ministry said it views the summit as an opportunity to 'explore pathways' to reset ties with Canada, noting that both countries are 'vibrant democracies'. It also confirmed that Modi and Carney are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit, which is being held in Kananaskis, Alberta. In recent months, security officials from both nations have resumed dialogue, and discussions are underway regarding the appointment of new high commissioners. Also attending the summit will be Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alongside several other world leaders. For Modi, this will be his first multilateral engagement since the conclusion of Operation Sindoor, India's anti-terror strikes in Pakistan in May. The summit takes place amid growing geopolitical challenges, including the conflict in the Middle East and a trade war driven by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Leaders are expected to address these concerns while discussing broader issues such as global stability, economic cooperation and technological advancement.
