Phone
Nio begins prep for innovation day 2024, 2nd-gen Nio Phone expected
Nio is starting preparations for Nio IN 2024, which will be held in either Shanghai or Beijing, according to an executive.
Polestar launches Polestar Phone for $1,020
Polestar is giving away a free Polestar Phone to customers who purchase the updated Polestar 4.
China FAW to launch high-end smartphone under Hongqi brand
China FAW will work with Geely-backed parts supplier Ecarx to create high-end smartphones for the Hongqi brand that will bring an intelligent interactive experience to users, according to a statement.
Nio Phone gen 2 has completed development, says William Li
Huawei, Xiaomi are making cars, and the Nio Phone is a defensive strategy for Nio, William Li said.
Nio gives free Nio Phones to customers buying 2024 models
Nio has recently started giving away free Nio Phones to customers buying 2024 models, but the entitlement is currently available only for March, according to local media.
Nio's hardware chief confirms he's taking over phone business
Nio's hardware chief Bai Jian has confirmed that he's taking over the phone business, and hinted that the Nio Phone may use the company's own image signal chips.
Nio's phone business head to leave, report says
The shake-up of the phone team doesn't mean the business will stop, and Nio will launch at least 3 generations of smartphones, according to local media.
VW's software arm Cariad sets up joint lab with Vivo to explore phone-car integration
Cariad China's partnership with Vivo comes at a time when Chinese consumers are increasingly valuing the seamless experience of connecting their smartphones to EVs, which has even driven some EV makers, including Nio, to enter the phone making space.
Canalys explains why EV makers, including Nio and Polestar, make smartphones
Car makers making smartphones will be a trend in China, and if successful, the model will expand to the global market, Canalys said.
Nio launches 1st smartphone: Starts at $890, connects seamlessly with vehicle cockpit
The Nio Phone is a phone built around Nio's vehicles, offering an interaction with the vehicle that no other device can offer. The phone will begin shipping on September 28.
