Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc jumped 20% Thursday after its vehicle deliveries more than doubled in April.
Nio shares also helped boost the broader Hang Seng index , which jumped 2% by midday trading.
"The deliveries consisted of 8,817 premium smart electric SUVs, and 6,803 premium smart electric sedans," the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
Nio has delivered 45,673 vehicles so far this year, 21.2% higher than the same period a year earlier.
The Chinese EV maker has also been expanding its battery swap partnerships as it seeks to get an edge on the infrastructure side of the EV ecosystem.
Persons:
Nio's ET5, Nio
Organizations:
Central China International, Nio Inc, Hong
Locations:
Wuhan, China, Hong Kong