A prominent player in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, NIO (NIO) recently caught Wall Street’s attention with its improved financial numbers and robust second-quarter sales growth. Even analysts at JPMorgan, who advise caution on Chinese stocks more generally due to geopolitical tensions, have upgraded NIO from “neutral” to “overweight” following the Q2 report, which showcased notable sales growth and margin improvements, along with the promise of new models next year. Despite a cautious market stance toward Chinese EV stocks, NIO differentiates itself with substantial cash reserves and con…