Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-02 11:53Group 1: Company Performance - BYD leads the market with a total sales volume of 396,300 units in September, including 188,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles and 205,100 pure electric vehicles, representing a year-on-year increase of 24.31% [1] - Geely's sales reached approximately 273,000 units in September, a year-on-year growth of 35%, with new energy vehicle sales of about 165,000 units, up 81% [2] - Chery's sales in September were around 280,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 14.7%, with new energy vehicle sales of approximately 92,000 units, up 55.4% [2] Group 2: Industry Trends - The automotive market in September experienced a surge in sales, attributed to the traditional peak season and the implementation of national and local subsidies, which boosted consumer purchasing enthusiasm [5] - The release of numerous new models following the Chengdu Auto Show has intensified competition in the market, with a focus on high-end models, although there is a noted lack of entry-level popular models [6] - The fourth quarter is expected to see intensified competition among manufacturers as they aim to meet year-end sales targets [7] Group 3: Future Outlook - BYD is expected to see a surge in sales due to the launch of new models and a strong market position, with a projected cumulative sales volume of 3.26 million units for the first nine months of the year, reflecting an 18.64% year-on-year growth [1] - Chery plans to use 35% of the funds raised from its IPO for multi-model development and 25% for next-generation vehicle and advanced technology research, aiming to launch over 60 new models by 2025 [3] - Geely's new energy vehicle penetration rate reached 60.49% in September, indicating a significant shift towards electric vehicles [2]