Honda Motor(US:HMC) Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-05-21 16:42Group 1 - Honda has adjusted its electric vehicle (EV) sales target, now expecting EV sales to be below the previously announced 30% by 2030 due to a slowdown in the EV market [1] - The company plans to enhance its hybrid vehicle lineup, aiming to launch 13 next-generation hybrid models globally over the next four years starting in 2027 [1] - Honda's total vehicle sales target is to increase by over 3.6 million units by 2030, with hybrid vehicle sales expected to rise by 2.2 million units [1] Group 2 - For the fiscal year 2024, Honda reported a revenue increase of 6.2% to 21.69 trillion yen, but operating profit and net profit saw significant declines, with operating profit down 12.2% to 1.21 trillion yen and net profit down 24.5% to 835.84 billion yen [2] - The company anticipates that tariffs from various countries will impact the operating profit by 650 billion yen in the next fiscal year, with an estimated effect on 550,000 vehicles and a profit impact of about 300 billion yen [2] - Honda's revenue forecast for fiscal year 2025 is 20.3 trillion yen, a decrease of 6.4%, with operating profit expected to drop by 58.8% to 500 billion yen and net profit projected to fall by 70.1% to 250 billion yen [2] Group 3 - Honda is developing a new generation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to be widely adopted in its electric and hybrid models launching in North America and Japan in 2027 [3] - In China, Honda is collaborating with Momenta to create an ADAS suitable for local road conditions, with all new models in the Chinese market set to feature this technology [3] - The company aims to implement a robust supply chain strategy focused on mixed production lines for electric and hybrid vehicles, ensuring the supply of electric components centered around batteries [3] Group 4 - Honda plans to modularize its electric motorcycles and will start production at a new factory in India in 2028, aiming to capture the leading market share in the electric motorcycle sector [4] - The strategic adjustments by Honda reflect the broader challenges faced by traditional automakers in the electrification wave, balancing high R&D costs with uncertain market demand [4] - Other automakers, like Ford, have also shifted focus from electric to hybrid vehicles due to lower-than-expected demand, indicating a trend among traditional manufacturers [4]