Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Apart from the fallout of the current market conditions, such as interest rate hikes and inflation fears in the U.S., other factors are weighing down NIO stock. NIO’s production and delivery prospects for FY 2022 are at risk because it is falling behind rival companies regarding growth in both output levels and chip availability. A commercial risk that could affect NIO this year is the possible deterioration of supplies, which would pose problems early enough before it can produce products on time with planned efficiency.