Recently, Li Bin revealed some interesting points at a media event, especially about Zhou Hongyi's decision to sell his Maybach and try domestic new energy vehicles, Li Bin felt that he sold too early.
A decision made a few years ago now seems ironic. In 2016, NIO unveiled its first model, the EP9, a high-performance electric supercar that set the fastest electric lap time of 7:05 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.
These include Li Xiang, the founder of Li Auto, Liu Qiangdong of JD.com, Lei Jun of Xiaomi, Ma Huateng of Tencent and Zhang Lei of Hillhouse Capital. These bigwigs were attracted by the EP9's performance and did not hesitate to make a move.
No one could have foreseen that these bigwigs who were in contact with electric vehicles slowly began to have a strong interest in building cars. Lei Jun and Li Xiang even stepped directly into the car-making industry and soon became competitors of NIO. This can't help but make people sigh that Li Bin's kindness and seemingly simple recommendation have inadvertently cultivated future opponents.
Recently, a related new topic has attracted widespread attention in the industry. Zhou Hongyi decided to sell his Maybach 600 and exchange it for a domestic intelligent networked new energy vehicle. This decision has caused a lot of fluctuations in the industry, and it is undoubtedly a big leap forward from a top luxury car to a domestic new energy vehicle.
Li Bin expressed his opinion when asked by the media, and he believed that Zhou Hongyi's car sales were "sold early". Li Bin confidently said that if Zhou Hongyi can wait a few more months, he will definitely choose NIO's new ET9, because he believes that NIO's new model will undoubtedly be purchased, and "the chance of winning is 100%".
Li Bin's speech at the media event also caused a discussion. He mentioned that because he had recommended six Internet industry bigwigs to buy the EP9, several of them later joined the car manufacturing industry, which made him feel a little apprehensive.
He half-jokingly said that now he doesn't dare to recommend a friend to buy a car easily, for fear of inadvertently "cultivating" competitors again. In this case, Li Bin's mood can be described as complicated. On the one hand, he is happy about the success of his friends, and on the other hand, the emergence of new competitors has also brought a lot of challenges to NIO.
This subtle relationship and transformation is not only reflected at the individual level, but also a microcosm of the transformation of China's auto industry. From dependence on imports to independent research and development, from traditional fuel vehicles to new energy vehicles, every step reflects the progress of the industry and the courage of individuals. And all of this, starting from a simple decision to buy a car, has gradually evolved into a story of change in the industry.
Zhou Hongyi's decision, although considered a bit hasty by Li Bin, is actually an expression of confidence in domestic new energy vehicles. This confidence stems from the rapid development of China's new energy vehicle brands in recent years, which has given consumers enough convincing power in both technological innovation and market performance.
The stories of Li Bin and Zhou Hongyi, as well as the industry dynamics behind them, are all showing us a message: the industry is changing, and so are consumer choices, and this change is driven by these forward-looking decision-making and hands-on entrepreneurs. They are not just choosing a product, they are choosing a future.
As Li Bin said, it may only be a few months before we can see more traditional car owners turn to new energy vehicles, and more technological breakthroughs will be accepted by the market. It is the unremitting efforts of countless people like Li Bin and Zhou Hongyi and their continuous exploration of the future.
In this fast-paced world, every small decision can make a difference. For Li Bin, although he is a little worried about recommending friends to buy a car, it also reflects his sensitivity to industry dynamics and thoughtful consideration for the future.
Zhou Hongyi's choice and Li Bin's point of view are both small stories in this revolution. They are intertwined to form a colorful picture of this era. And we, as spectators or participants, can feel the pulse of the times and the infinite possibilities of the future.