Core Insights - The new energy vehicle (NEV) industry in China is entering a new phase where companies are focusing on profitability rather than just revenue growth [4][6][12] Financial Performance - NIO reported a revenue of 12 billion RMB for Q1, marking a year-on-year growth of 21.5% [1] - Li Auto achieved the highest revenue among new forces at 25.9 billion RMB [1] - Xpeng's gross margin improved to 15.6%, a 2.7 percentage point increase year-on-year [6] - The overall revenue for the NEV sector is expected to grow, with NIO projecting Q2 revenue between 19.51 billion and 20.07 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of approximately 11.8% to 15% [6] Sales and Deliveries - In May, several companies reported strong delivery numbers, with Li Auto delivering 40,856 vehicles, a 16.7% increase year-on-year [11] - Zeekr, Li Auto, and others exceeded 40,000 deliveries in May, indicating robust market demand [3][9] - NIO's May deliveries reached 23,231 units, a 13.1% increase year-on-year, with expectations of 72,000 to 75,000 deliveries in Q2 [12] Profitability Goals - Companies are setting clear profitability targets, with NIO aiming for profitability in Q4 of this year, expecting to achieve a monthly sales volume of 50,000 units with a gross margin exceeding 20% [4][6] - Xpeng's chairman expressed confidence in achieving profitability in Q4, alongside a doubling of sales volume [6] Market Trends - The NEV market is experiencing intense competition, with a shift towards sustainable profitability models as companies move away from loss-making strategies [3][4] - Analysts predict that the price war in the NEV sector will continue but may be less aggressive than in previous years, with traditional fuel vehicles facing greater market challenges [12]
新势力车企财报丨 Q1业绩分化加剧 蔚来、小鹏仍亏损预计今年Q4盈利
Cai Jing Wang·2025-06-04 10:24