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Core Insights - Leapmotor has reported its strongest half-year results to date, with revenue reaching 24.25 billion yuan, a 174% increase compared to 8.85 billion yuan in the same period of 2024, marking nearly a twofold growth [2] - The company achieved its first half-year net profit, becoming the second Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer to do so after Li Auto [2] - Leapmotor's gross margin reached a record high of 14.1%, up from 1.1% in the first half of 2024, an increase of 13 percentage points [2] Sales Performance - In the first half of the year, Leapmotor delivered 221,664 vehicles, leading the sales among Chinese new energy brands, a 155.7% increase from the same period in 2024 [5] - The company has maintained the top monthly sales position for five consecutive months, with July sales surpassing 50,000 units [5] - Leapmotor plans to increase its annual delivery guidance for 2025 to 580,000-650,000 units, aiming for 1 million units in 2026 [7][8] Product Development and R&D - Leapmotor's R&D expenses grew by 54.9% in the first half of the year, focusing on advanced driver-assistance systems [7] - The company has successfully launched its city commuting navigation assistance feature and improved the efficiency of its high-performance driving solutions [7] - New models from the B series are set to debut at the Munich Auto Show in September, with plans for further expansion into the A and D series [8] Market Strategy - Leapmotor is expanding its sales and service network, now covering 286 cities with 806 sales outlets [8] - The company is targeting lower-tier cities for market expansion, capitalizing on opportunities in less saturated markets [9] - Leapmotor's strategy emphasizes maintaining high cost-performance ratios across various price segments [8][11] Financial Efficiency - Leapmotor has demonstrated high capital efficiency, with operational expenses significantly lower than competitors like Xiaopeng and NIO [11] - The company has adopted a vertically integrated supply chain strategy, leading to a 10% cost optimization [11] - Leapmotor's partnership with Stellantis for carbon credit trading is expected to enhance profitability, with potential revenue of up to 1.5 billion yuan from carbon credits [16]