“换下英伟达芯片，中企集体加速”

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government's increasing export controls on high-tech products, particularly chips, is prompting Chinese automotive manufacturers and chip companies to accelerate the development and adoption of domestic solutions to replace foreign chip suppliers like NVIDIA [1][2]. Industry Trends - Chinese automotive manufacturers, including XPeng and NIO, are now integrating self-developed chips into their latest models, moving away from reliance on NVIDIA [1]. - At least 10 Chinese chip companies are focusing on the automotive market, with firms like Horizon Robotics, Huawei HiSilicon, and others rapidly emerging to serve domestic automakers [1]. - Major Chinese chip foundries, such as SMIC, are benefiting from this trend, with automotive and industrial application chips now accounting for 10% of their revenue, up from less than 3% three years ago [1]. Market Share and Projections - According to estimates, the share of domestic brands in the total supply of automotive chips in China is expected to rise from approximately 9% in 2024 to between 15% and 20% in 2025, potentially reaching 50% within five years when including self-developed chips [5]. - Horizon Robotics is emerging as a significant competitor to NVIDIA in the smart driving market, currently serving over 40 automakers and covering more than 310 vehicle models [5][7]. Competitive Landscape - The competition in the automotive chip market is intensifying, with companies like NXP, Renesas, and Infineon facing challenges from the rise of domestic players [7]. - Horizon Robotics has gained a leading market share of 33.97% in the L0 to L2 level smart driving solutions market in China, surpassing competitors like Mobileye and NVIDIA [7]. Technological Advancements - Chinese companies are making strides in producing advanced automotive chips, with products like the "Starry Sky No. 1" high-level auxiliary driving chip achieving mass production and meeting international standards [8]. - The self-sufficiency rate of microcontroller (MCU) chips in China is projected to increase significantly, from 19% in 2024 to 67% by 2030, indicating a strong trend towards domestic production [9][11]. Future Opportunities - The rapid electrification and digitalization of Chinese automobiles are creating opportunities for new companies focused on designing logic chips for infotainment systems and autonomous driving features [11].