# Electric vehicles

NIO’s Le Dao Brand Makes Overseas Debut in Uzbekistan as the EV Push Turns Global

NIO opened its first national-authorised showroom in Uzbekistan on 31 January, introducing models from its premium NIO line and launching Le Dao’s L90 and L60 — the sub‑brand’s first overseas models. The company also announced a tie-up in Costa Rica, signalling simultaneous expansion into Central Asia and Latin America as Chinese EV makers chase growth beyond a crowded domestic market.