PR: NIO Selects DHL for European Logistics of Electric Vehicles
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NIO Selects DHL for European Logistics of Electric Vehicles
Holtum (Born), The Netherlands, 17 February 2026: NIO, a global smart electric vehicle company, chose DHL as logistics partner for its European aftermarket services. This includes both, NIO premium models and the brand-new firefly brand, offering premium compact electric vehicles for urban mobility. From the DHL automotive campus in Holtum, The Netherlands, DHL will manage storage, distribution, and customs clearance of parts and accessories for customers across Northwestern Europe.
The partnership underscores The Netherlands role as a fast-growing logistics hub for the European EV market. DHL’s automotive campus, strategically located near major European transport corridors, provides NIO with fast delivery times and flexible capacity. To achieve this, DHL used the combined expertise of DHL Supply Chain, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL Freight to provide an integrated supply chain solution.
NIO stands out with innovative concepts such as Power Swap Stations and NIO Houses, including a flagship store on Leidsestraat in Amsterdam. With DHL as a new partner, NIO is building a strong ecosystem across Europe, driven by innovation and local expertise and aligned with its long-term vision and sustainability ambition. The company also strengthens its logistics foundation to further enhance its user experience and to support the development of a resilient, future ready ecosystem for electric mobility.
Thijs Meijling, Head of NIO Europe Business: “Europe is at the heart of NIO’s journey. To deliver on our promise of a truly user-centric experience, we rely on strong partnerships with Europe’s best. With DHL, we gain a global logistics player whose dense network enables us to react quickly and flexibly to our users’ needs in aftersales services – from warehousing to distribution. This collaboration is another milestone in building NIO’s European ecosystem, where innovation, design and sustainability come together to set new standards for mobility”.
Franz Riedlberger, Director Procurement at NIO added: "This partnership reflects a strong alignment in operational standards, quality expectations, and long-term vision. Together with DHL, we have established a logistics setup that supports efficiency, scalability and reliability - all essential as we continue to grow our presence in Europe and enhance the experience for our users".
Rik van den Broeck, Business Unit Director South East at DHL Supply Chain, said: “We are proud that NIO has chosen DHL. This collaboration reflects our shared ambition to accelerate sustainable mobility. With our automotive campus in Holtum and our specialized expertise in the automotive sector, we can support NIO with efficient and future-ready logistics.”
Fathi Tlatli, Global Auto Mobility Sector President at DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation, commented: “Partnering with NIO underscores the momentum we see across the electric mobility ecosystem and reflects our commitment to supporting the next generation of sustainable transport. With DHL’s proven expertise in EV logistics and our global network of specialists, we provide compliant, cost-efficient, and future ready supply chain solutions that enable innovative players like NIO to scale their European footprint with confidence.”
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