Key Highlights
- The Chinese EV manufacturer inaugurated its inaugural NIO House in the Americas region, situated in San José, Costa Rica
- This San José facility marks the first international NIO House location to showcase all three company brands simultaneously
- The facility was established through collaboration with regional partner Horizontes Cielo Azul at Combai Mercado Urbano
- The company projects first-quarter deliveries between 80,000 and 83,000 units, marking a 90â97% annual increase
- First-quarter 2026 revenue projections range from $3.5B to $3.6B, indicating approximately 103â109% annual expansion
The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer marked a significant achievement this week with a development that has been in progress since August 2025 â launching its inaugural NIO House facility in the Americas region.
The company’s showcase facility is located within Combai Mercado Urbano in San Rafael de EscazĂș, San JosĂ©, Costa Rica. The project was executed through a strategic alliance with Costa Rican company Horizontes Cielo Azul.
This particular facility holds special significance as the first international NIO House location beyond Chinese borders to simultaneously feature the company’s complete brand portfolio â NIO, ONVO, and Firefly. The automaker currently maintains approximately 185 NIO House locations worldwide.
NIO initially revealed its Costa Rica market entry strategy in August 2025. The announcement positioned the move as the company’s inaugural step into American and Central Asian automotive markets.
The Costa Rican facility launch represents a component of the manufacturer’s broader strategy to establish presence throughout Latin America, with Costa Rica serving as a strategic gateway for subsequent regional market penetration.
First-Quarter Performance Metrics Draw Attention
The showroom inauguration coincided with market participants preparing for NIO’s first-quarter delivery data, scheduled for release on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
NIO has projected first-quarter 2026 vehicle deliveries ranging from 80,000 to 83,000 units â representing a substantial 90.1% to 97.2% increase compared to the corresponding 2025 period.
During January and February combined, NIO recorded deliveries of 47,979 vehicles, reflecting a 77.3% annual increase.
Achieving the lower projection threshold requires NIO to deliver a minimum of 32,021 vehicles during March exclusively.
Regarding financial performance, NIO anticipates first-quarter revenue between $3.5 billion and $3.6 billion â representing approximately 103% to 109% annual growth.
Since commencing operations, the manufacturer has cumulatively delivered over 1.04 million vehicles.
Executive Leadership Commentary
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William Bin Li emphasized operational streamlining and financial optimization as central themes for the upcoming fiscal period.
“In 2026, we will continue to enhance operational efficiency and optimize cost, and deliver stronger, more sustainable performance for our users, partners and shareholders,” Li said.
NIO shares concluded Monday’s trading session at $5.51, representing a 3.77% daily increase.
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