NIO (NYSE: NIO) files 6-K on underwriting and proposed equity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NIO Inc. filed a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer to furnish documents related to a potential capital raise. The filing incorporates into NIO’s existing Form F-3 shelf registration a form of underwriting agreement and a press release announcing a proposed equity offering, both listed as exhibits. The report is signed by Chief Financial Officer Yu Qu on behalf of the company.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September 2025

Commission File Number: 001-38638

NIO Inc.

(Registrant’s Name)

Building 19, No. 1355, Caobao Road, Minhang District
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x      Form 40-F ¨

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The document attached as Exhibit 1.1 to this Current Report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement on Form F-3 of NIO Inc. (File No. 333-279584).

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
1.1		Form of Underwriting Agreement
99.1		Press Release—NIO Inc. Announces Proposed Equity Offering

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	NIO Inc.
	By	:	/s/ Yu Qu
	Name	:	Yu Qu
	Title	:	Chief Financial Officer

Date: September 10, 2025

FAQ

What does NIO (NIO) disclose in this Form 6-K?

NIO Inc. furnishes a Form 6-K to provide a form of underwriting agreement and a press release announcing a proposed equity offering, and incorporates these into its existing Form F-3 shelf registration.

What exhibits are attached to NIO’s (NIO) September 2025 Form 6-K?

The exhibits include a Form of Underwriting Agreement (Exhibit 1.1) and a Press Release—NIO Inc. Announces Proposed Equity Offering (Exhibit 99.1).

How does this NIO (NIO) Form 6-K relate to the company’s Form F-3 registration?

The Form 6-K states that the document attached as Exhibit 1.1 is incorporated by reference into NIO Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-279584).

What is the purpose of the underwriting agreement mentioned by NIO (NIO)?

The filing identifies a Form of Underwriting Agreement as an exhibit, which is typically used to set terms with underwriters for a potential equity offering referenced in the attached press release.

Who signed NIO’s (NIO) September 2025 Form 6-K?

The Form 6-K was signed on behalf of NIO Inc. by Yu Qu, Chief Financial Officer, dated September 10, 2025.