SAIC MOTOR(SH:600104) Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-08-21 20:11Core Viewpoint - The automotive industry is undergoing significant transformation, with SAIC Group leveraging smart upgrades, platform updates, and ecosystem restructuring to achieve new reform results, as evidenced by the launch of new electric vehicle models [1]. Group 1: Market Restructuring - SAIC Group and Audi have jointly developed the luxury electric vehicle brand AUDI, with the E5 Sportback pre-sale starting at a competitive price of 235,900 yuan, breaking the previous price barrier in the luxury electric vehicle market [1]. - The E5 Sportback aims to capture market share in the luxury electric vehicle segment, which has been limited by higher starting prices of previous models [1]. Group 2: Acceleration of Electrification - The E5 Sportback features advanced technology, including a front and rear permanent magnet synchronous motor that accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds, and a maximum range of 773 km thanks to the integration of CATL's CTP battery technology [2]. - The vehicle supports rapid charging, achieving 370 km of range in just 10 minutes, facilitated by an 800-volt high-voltage platform [2]. Group 3: Intelligent Features - The E5 Sportback is equipped with the new AUDI OS operating system and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 digital cockpit chip, providing an interactive smart cockpit experience with advanced voice control capabilities [3]. - The vehicle incorporates a comprehensive driver assistance system developed in collaboration with Momenta, featuring 27 perception hardware components, including laser radar and multiple cameras, supported by NVIDIA Orin-X chip computing power [3]. Group 4: Manufacturing and Market Expansion - The E5 Sportback is produced at the SAIC Audi manufacturing base, which combines German precision with Chinese manufacturing, featuring high automation and a fully digital production management system, with an annual production capacity of 360,000 vehicles [3]. - To ensure market success, SAIC Audi plans to expand its dealer network to 240 stores across over 100 core cities by the end of the year [3].