“以旧换新”政策发力，6月重卡销量同比涨近4成

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the old vehicle replacement subsidy policy has significantly boosted the demand for heavy trucks in China, leading to a notable increase in sales and market activity in the first half of the year [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - In the first half of the year, China's heavy truck market recorded cumulative sales of approximately 539,000 units, representing a year-on-year growth of about 7% [1]. - In June alone, heavy truck sales reached 98,000 units, showing a year-on-year increase of 37% and a month-on-month increase of 10% [1]. - The demand for heavy trucks has remained strong despite the traditional off-peak season, driven by effective policies promoting vehicle scrappage and replacement [1][3]. Group 2: Policy Impact - The new policy released in March 2023 aims to accelerate the scrapping of old, high-emission trucks and provides financial subsidies for their replacement [2]. - The updated policy expands the scope of eligible vehicles for subsidies to include natural gas heavy trucks, which is expected to significantly benefit the natural gas heavy truck market [2]. - The policy also allows for subsidies for newly purchased operational trucks if the old ones are scrapped within a year, further stimulating demand [2]. Group 3: Industry Trends - The heavy truck market is experiencing a structural shift towards new energy vehicles, with significant growth in sales of electric heavy trucks, which reached 18,000 units in June, marking a year-on-year increase of 158% [2]. - Companies like China National Heavy Duty Truck Corporation are focusing on enhancing product competitiveness and technological innovation to capitalize on policy benefits [4]. - The competitive landscape in the commercial vehicle sector is intensifying, with companies facing challenges in strategic management and operational efficiency due to the transition to new energy [4]. Group 4: Company Performance - Foton Motor reported a profit of approximately 777 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of about 87.5%, attributed to a focus on commercial vehicle development and international expansion [6]. - Weichai Power is also enhancing its performance in the new energy sector, with plans to launch a full range of new energy battery products by the end of 2024 [6].