Nio, Li, XPeng: Which Chinese EV Stock Has The Most Upside?

All three of the largest U.S.-listed Chinese EV makers, NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO), Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) and XPeng, Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) are trading below their consensus price targets, making each a solid buy at current levels. 

Here is a breakdown of the latest analyst data and market mechanics to see which of these three players offers the most compelling upside for the year ahead.

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Upside Analysis (By the Numbers)

Upside is determined by comparing the current market price (as of Jan. 26, 2026) against the consensus price target. The following data is 

Company

Current Price

Consensus Target

Potential Upside

NIO

$4.61

$7.62

+65.29%

Li Auto

$16.94

$25.24

+49.00%

XPeng

$18.79

$21.78

+15.91%

Why Nio Leads on Upside

Nio's position as the upside leader is driven by its depressed valuation. Trading ...