NIO begins online presence in UAE ahead of 2024 market launch [Video]

Chinese EV automaker NIO is expanding its global presence, making headway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a strategic partnership backed by the Abu Dhabi government. The automaker has gone live with an official website and social media page for its new UAE business division and has shared who will manage it.

NIO ($NIO) is no stranger to coverage on Electrek, and today is no different. Since its founding ten years ago, the Chinese EV automaker has made a name for itself in its respective segment by delivering top-tier BEV models with continuous innovation.

Other business expansions include NIO’s battery swap network, which has not only proven plausible in China but is also preferred by a number of drivers over waiting at a charging pile. The automaker also recently debuted its second generation of NIO-branded smartphones.

On the EV front, NIO has expanded to Europe, and its current network of drivers is …