Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles (SZ:301345) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-12 09:57Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Taotao Vehicle Co., Ltd. has successfully penetrated the North American market with its low-speed electric vehicles, achieving significant growth and profitability, while preparing for a dual listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1][3]. Company Overview - Taotao Vehicle, registered in a small county in Zhejiang, has seen its A-share price rise over 220% this year, reaching 203.2 CNY per share and a market capitalization of 22.159 billion CNY as of October 12 [1]. - The company has submitted an application for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to establish an "A+H" dual financing platform [1]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenue growth from 1.766 billion CNY in 2022 to 2.144 billion CNY in 2023, with projected revenues of 2.977 billion CNY for 2024 and 2.068 billion CNY for the first seven months of 2025 [7][9]. - Net profit increased from 206 million CNY in 2022 to 280 million CNY in 2023, with forecasts of 431 million CNY for 2024 and 433 million CNY for the first seven months of 2025 [7][9]. Market Position - According to Frost & Sullivan, Taotao Vehicle ranks second in the global electric low-speed vehicle industry with a market share of 8.4% as of 2024 [8]. - The company derives over 99% of its revenue from overseas markets, with the United States being the largest export destination, contributing nearly 80% of its revenue in the first seven months of 2025 [8]. Strategic Partnerships - In July 2023, Taotao Vehicle entered into strategic partnerships with Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. and Yushu Technology Co., Ltd., marking its entry into the humanoid robotics sector [3]. Controversies and Challenges - The company has faced scrutiny for its low R&D expenditure as a percentage of total revenue, which increased from 3.6% in 2022 to 4.2% in 2024 but dropped to 2.8% in the first seven months of 2025 [13]. - There have been multiple instances of legal penalties against Taotao Vehicle for regulatory violations, raising concerns about its governance and compliance standards [11][12].