NIO Li Bin and Geely Li Shufu Dialogue: Charging and Battery Swap Strategic Cooperation is a Deliberate Decision by Both Parties

36Kr learned that NIO founder, chairman, and CEO Li Bin held a dialogue with Geely Holding Group Chairman Li Shufu at the 2026 World Internet Conference · Wuzhen Coffee Talk · Auto Night Talk. This marks their first public conversation since September 28, when NIO and Geely Holding reached a strategic cooperation agreement on charging and battery swap services. Regarding the strategic partnership, Li Bin stated that NIO has always aimed to partner with a global automotive enterprise, preferring collaboration with domestic peers over external carmakers. The evolution from signing a strategic framework two years ago to achieving comprehensive, close cooperation in capital, technology, products, and operations this year reflects a carefully considered outcome by both sides.