NIO & Bosch Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement - CleanTechnica

During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to China, NIO Inc. and Bosch signed a strategic cooperation agreement to collaborate on advanced smart electric vehicle (EV) technologies. The partnership, involving NIO’s brands NIO, ONVO, and firefly, will focus on key EV systems such as drive-by-wire chassis, battery management, braking, steering, powertrain, body electronics, and sensing modules. This collaboration aims to leverage the complementary strengths of both companies across the industrial value chain to drive innovation and support high-quality development in the smart EV sector. The agreement also highlights the strengthening of China-Germany cooperation in energy transition and high-end manufacturing, contributing to sustainable global development and enhanced bilateral economic ties. The signing took place alongside a China-Germany Economic Advisory Committee symposium attended by over 60 business leaders, where NIO’s founder and CEO William Li represented China’s automotive industry. Discussions centered on green and low-carbon development, digital transformation, supply chain resilience, and bilateral investment.