Core Viewpoint - Leapmotor has achieved significant growth in Q1, with revenue nearly doubling year-on-year, surpassing 10 billion yuan, and achieving a historical high gross margin of 15% despite being in a traditionally slow sales season [4][5]. Financial Performance - Leapmotor's Q1 revenue reached over 10 billion yuan, marking a nearly 100% year-on-year increase [4]. - The gross margin improved to 15%, driven by strategic cooperation income of approximately 300 million yuan, contributing around 200 million yuan to gross profit [4]. - Excluding the impact of cooperation, the actual gross margin was 13.3%, which still exceeded expectations and remained stable compared to the previous quarter [4][5]. Market Position and Strategy - Leapmotor has consistently outperformed market expectations for three consecutive quarters, with an increasing market share in the new energy vehicle sector [5]. - The company aims to achieve annual sales of 500,000 to 600,000 vehicles, targeting a gross margin of 10-12% and breakeven for the year [5][10]. - Leapmotor's sales structure has shifted, with a notable increase in the sales ratio of lower-priced models, contributing to a rise in average vehicle price by 3,000 yuan to 114,000 yuan [4]. Product Development and Sales Strategy - Leapmotor plans to launch several new models, including the B05 at the Chengdu Auto Show in August and updates to the C series in June and July [6]. - The company has set a sales target of 130,000 to 140,000 vehicles for Q2, translating to monthly sales of approximately 43,000 to 47,000 units [6]. - Leapmotor has become the sales champion among new car manufacturers in April, delivering 41,000 vehicles [6]. Expansion Plans - The company aims to expand its retail network to over 1,000 stores this year, enhancing its presence in key automotive markets [8]. - Leapmotor has revised its overseas sales target to 50,000 to 80,000 units, up from the initial estimate of 50,000 to 60,000 units, due to strong early performance [8][9]. - The company is accelerating its overseas channel development, with a net increase of 100 European channels in Q1, leveraging Stellantis' brand recognition for market entry [9]. Production and Supply Chain - Leapmotor is addressing battery production capacity issues that have affected the recent rollout of the B10 model, with expectations for resolution by late May [10]. - The company anticipates that the upcoming B01 model's launch and delivery will not be impacted by supply chain constraints, allowing for greater contribution from the B series to overall sales [10]. Market Outlook - Analysts suggest that Leapmotor has at least 30% growth potential in market valuation, positioning the company to reach a market capitalization of over 100 billion yuan [10].
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Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-05-20 13:17