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Oct 16, 2026
Nio's William Li Jokes 'This We Really Don't Have' After Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster
Nio CEO William Li reposted Tesla's second-generation Roadster stunt video on Weibo, praising it with the self-mocking line 'This we really don't have,' a callback to his 2018 claim that Nio matches whatever Tesla offers. The exchange highlights how Tesla's Roadster spectacle, which used thrusters and a suction system to demonstrate flight-like maneuvers, has reignited comparisons among Chinese EV makers.
Sarah Mitchell