Group 1 - The lithium battery index has increased by 3.80% in the last two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.42 percentage points as of June 26, 2025 [1][2] - The lithium battery index has accumulated a rise of 4.25% this month, surpassing the CSI 300 index by 1.50 percentage points [1][2] - Year-to-date, the lithium battery index has grown by 1.35%, outpacing the CSI 300 index by 1.06 percentage points [1][2] Group 2 - As of June 26, 2025, the average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate is 61,600 CNY/ton, showing a decrease of 0.16% over the past two weeks [3] - The price of lithium hydroxide (LiOH 56.5%) is 63,900 CNY/ton, down by 3.62% in the same period [3] - Prices for cathode materials such as lithium iron phosphate remain stable at 30,300 CNY/ton, while NCM523, NCM622, and NCM811 are priced at 112,500 CNY/ton, 121,000 CNY/ton, and 145,500 CNY/ton respectively [3] Group 3 - Solid-state battery technology is gaining traction, with multiple companies announcing advancements in this area [4] - The industrialization of solid-state batteries is accelerating, leading to structural demand for materials and equipment upgrades [4] - The government’s policies, including the "old-for-new" subsidy program, are expected to boost demand in the electric vehicle market, contributing to rapid sales growth [4] Group 4 - The overall demand and production of lithium batteries continue to grow rapidly, with the industry supply-demand relationship gradually improving [5] - The utilization rate of quality production capacity is expected to increase, leading to marginal improvements in industry profitability [5] - Key companies to watch include CATL, Kodali, Enjie, Tena Technology, and Naconor [5]