Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-06-05 20:48Core Viewpoint - The new energy vehicle companies in China are showing improved financial performance in Q1 2025, with several companies providing specific timelines for achieving profitability, indicating a potential shift towards sustainable business models in the electric vehicle sector [1][2]. Financial Performance - Li Auto reported revenue of 25.93 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.1%, and a net profit of 646.6 million yuan, up 9.4% [2]. - Xpeng Motors achieved revenue of 15.81 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 141.5%, with a net loss of 660 million yuan, significantly reduced from a loss of 1.37 billion yuan in the same period last year [2]. - Leap Motor generated revenue of 10.02 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 187.1%, with a loss attributable to equity holders of 130 million yuan, also showing a significant reduction in losses [2]. Profitability Timelines - Leap Motor aims to achieve breakeven in Q2 2025, projecting sales between 130,000 to 140,000 units [3]. - Xpeng Motors' chairman expressed confidence in achieving profitability in Q4 2025, alongside high sales growth [3]. - NIO's CEO indicated that cost control measures implemented in Q1 2025 would yield results in Q2, with a focus on achieving profitability by Q4 [3]. - Xiaomi's chairman revealed that the smart electric vehicle segment is expected to reach profitability in Q3 or Q4 2025 [3]. Industry Trends - The anticipated collective profitability of new energy vehicle companies is attributed to enhanced scale effects and improved cost control capabilities [4]. - Financial improvements among these companies are expected to accelerate industry consolidation, directing resources towards technology leaders and pressuring traditional automakers to accelerate their transformation [4]. - The sustainability of profitability hinges on building a "differentiated moat," with companies like Leap Motor focusing on self-research and development, and Xpeng Motors positioning itself as an AI automotive technology firm [4]. Long-term Strategies - Maintaining long-term profitability will require continuous breakthroughs in technology and cost control, such as self-research to lower costs and innovative manufacturing processes [4]. - Companies must avoid blind expansion into niche markets that could dilute resources and should focus on reconstructing business models to include software services and lifecycle value management [4][5].