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$Morgan Stanley(MS)$, Analyst - Tim Hsiao has released a new research note on $NIO Inc.(NIO)$ paying attention to its April 2024 delivery results and upcoming sub brand Onvo. Why MS likes NIO: Analyst Tim Hsiao thinks NIO is doing well. He expects NIO's stock price to go up and has a $10 price target on it. Factors: NIO has sold 15,600 EVs (SUV- 8,800 EVs & Sedan - 6,800) in April 2024. This was > +134% YoY increase. It is also about 33% of NIO’s 2024 total delivery of 45,573 EVs. SUV sales rose +31% MoM to 8,800 EVs. This include SUVs models ES6, ES7, ES8 & EC6. Sedan sales grew +31% MoM to 6,800 EVs. Sales are inching closer to NIO's previous record (about 18,000-20,000 EVs monthly). The analyst thinks (a) EVs’ discount, (b) a tweak in its Battery-as-a-Service (Baas) plan and (c) knock-on effect from new entrant competitor Xiaomi, all helped boost sales. Autonomous Driving app. On a separate front, NIO released a new app called Navigate on Pilot+ (NOP+) for its EVs installed with the 2nd-generation platform NT2.0. NOP+ have helped drivers in cities and has been tested “extensively” on the road for a long way (over 1.2 million kilometers over 726 cities in China). NIO's Diffusion line. On 15 May 2024, NIO will officially launch its inaugural diffusion EV, called Onvo (previously titled Alps), with its debut model - the L60. Onvo features: Managed to “lower” its flooring through innovative engineering of its battery pack, making it thinner. It is also fitted with a heads-up display (HUD) replacing the traditional instrument panel seen in almost all EVs. Onvo will also introduce a console-mounted gear lever, freeing up space in the central control area. Last but not least, it offers wireless charging capability for smartphones. What is there not to like about this EV, aimed primarily at “family market”. With a steady recovery of the NIO core brand and its share price rally, investors are excited and think that Onvo would be the volume driver and make-or-break product for NIO. Other news: The Shanghai government has introduced the “Shanghai Action Plan” until 2027 to incentivize the replacement of old internal combustion engine (ICE) cars with new energy vehicle (NEV) models. (see above) 2 options: Trade in old gas car for a new, cleaner gas car. Get RMB2,800 subsidy (from government). Incentive is valid from 01 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024. Trade in old car for a new electric car (EV): Get RMB10,000 (from government). Same validity period as above. Hopefully there is a further clause that the incentive applies to Chinese EVs. Stock Price Movement. NIO ended trading on Fri, 10 May 2024 at $5.30 per share. It has risen +22.69% for the past month. It is above its 20-day and 50-day moving average but below its 200-day average ($7.62 per share). With relative strength index (RSI) at “71”, it has just entered the “overbought” zone. Overall, NIO holds a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating from the Street’s analysts. Based on 16 recent reviews with a breakdown of 7 Buys, 7 Holds, and 2 Sells. The shares are priced at $5.30, and the $6.92 average target price suggests that NIO will gain approx. +30% going forward. I wait with bated breath the day NIO reclaims its $66 peak or more. Hope don’t have to wait too long. Must Read: Click on below titles to access. Give a like & help to repost ok. Thanks. Inflation Grips US Market from 13 May ? TSLA: Exits, Layoff & Probe Hurt Q2 Earnings ? Grab AMAZON: Buy Now or Miss Out ? Do you think Onvo will be the “catalyst” to bring focus back to NIO? Do you think NIO will be able to step out of Tesla & BYD shadows and forge its own destiny?. If you find this post interesting, give it wings! ️ Repost and share the insights ? Do consider “Follow me” and get firsthand read of my daily new post. Thank you. @Daily_Discussion @TigerPM @TigerStars @Tiger_SG @TigerEvents