Core Insights - The deployment of functional unmanned vehicles is accelerating, with New Stone's unmanned vehicle announcing the delivery of its 10,000th unit, marking a shift from trial runs to widespread adoption in the logistics sector [1][4] Cost Reduction and Efficiency - The Shenzhen Intelligent Connected Transportation Association reported that in September, there were 320 unmanned logistics vehicles operating in Shenzhen, completing 900,000 deliveries and generating approximately 7.6 million yuan in commercial value [2] - Unmanned vehicles have demonstrated higher delivery efficiency, with an average of over 200 packages delivered per vehicle per hour, surpassing traditional delivery vehicles [2] - Cost savings are evident, with one logistics point reporting a cost of 0.06 yuan per package for unmanned vehicle transport, compared to a reduction of about 0.1 yuan per package for human delivery [2] Industry Feedback and Improvement Areas - Despite the benefits, there are areas for improvement in unmanned vehicle technology, such as enhancing smart interaction features for customers to modify delivery details directly on the vehicle [3] - The quality of after-sales service is a significant concern for logistics points, as they prioritize ongoing support over the initial purchase price of the vehicles [3] Rapid Adoption of Unmanned Vehicles - Zhongtong has deployed over 2,000 unmanned vehicles across more than 700 logistics points, achieving a daily delivery capacity of 200,000 packages [4] - Jitu plans to add 3,000 unmanned vehicles this year, having already deployed 900, up from just 218 at the end of last year [4] Pricing Strategies and Market Entry - Several manufacturers have lowered entry barriers by changing pricing models, such as offering subscription services and financing options, making unmanned vehicles more accessible to logistics points [5] - The industry anticipates that by July 2025, approximately 15,000 unmanned delivery vehicles will have been delivered, with over 60% of these deliveries occurring after a significant price drop in the second quarter of 2025 [5] Financing and Cost Trends - The decline in unmanned vehicle prices is linked to increased financing for manufacturers, with New Stone securing 1 billion yuan in funding and other companies like Jiu Si and White Rhino also receiving substantial investments [6] - The prices of key components like lidar and batteries are decreasing, suggesting further potential for cost reductions in unmanned delivery vehicles [6]
无人车加速落地 为快递网点抠出0.1元成本
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-24 12:03