William Li

William Li, also known as Li Bin, is a Chinese business executive and entrepreneur. Born in 1974, he is the co-founder and CEO of Nio, an electric car manufacturer. Prior to Nio, Li founded Bitauto Holdings Ltd. in 2000, where he served as CEO and chairman before selling the company in 2013. In November 2014, Li established Nio, a premium electric car company aiming to address the issue of pollution in major Chinese cities. Nio has become a pioneer in China's premium electric vehicle market, focusing on developing, producing, and selling connected vehicles. In 2018, Nio went public on the New York Stock Exchange, and in 2021, the company expanded its operations to Norway.