SERES(SH:601127) Ge Long Hui·2025-08-09 03:01Core Insights - The core focus of the news is on the brand innovation practices of Seres Group in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, highlighted during the 2025 China Brand Festival in Shenzhen [1] Group 1: Company Transformation and Achievements - Seres Group has fully transformed into the EV sector since 2016 and launched the high-end smart EV brand "AITO" in collaboration with Huawei in 2021, with four models (M5, M7, M9, M8) launched and over 700,000 units delivered, setting a record for delivery speed among Chinese luxury EV brands [3] - The AITO M9 model has surpassed 200,000 deliveries, making it the best-selling luxury car in the 500,000-unit market segment. In 2024, Seres is projected to sell over 420,000 EVs, generating revenue of 145.2 billion yuan, becoming the fourth profitable EV company globally [3] Group 2: Brand Positioning and Marketing Strategy - The core of Seres' marketing strategy is achieving differentiated positioning, adhering to the principle of "either first or unique." The brand declaration "Smart Reshapes Luxury" and the new luxury concept of "Traditional Luxury + Technological Luxury" have established a differentiated positioning and advantage [5] - A user survey indicates that smart technology has become a key brand identifier for AITO, with the top three reasons for purchase being smart features, brand reputation, and safety, which are increasingly influential in consumer decision-making [5] Group 3: Innovation and Global Strategy - As a technology-driven company, Seres focuses on "IP-based technology branding," launching innovative platforms such as the Seres Cube Technology Platform and Seres Super Range Extender to enhance user perception of the brand's technological capabilities [7] - For international market expansion, Seres employs a "high-profile" strategy, exemplified by the "AITO Mountain River - Smart Driving Europe Tour," covering 15,000 kilometers across 12 countries and gaining global attention at the Paris Auto Show [7] - The company emphasizes that establishing a high-end brand image for Chinese brands abroad requires localized products, a comprehensive service system, and leveraging global partnerships and local talent [7]