Core Insights - The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues to experience rapid growth, with a production volume of 12.672 million units from January to October 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 28.1% and a cumulative penetration rate of 46.4% [2] Market Trends - The NEV market is driven by policy support, product innovation, and export growth, contributing to a high-quality development trajectory [2] - As of September 2025, the market share of cars (CAR) is 45.1%, down 1.7 percentage points year-on-year, while SUVs and MPVs account for 43.9% and 3.6%, respectively [3] Battery Installation Trends - The installed capacity of power batteries for NEVs reached 73.7 GWh in September 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 39.9% [4] - The average battery capacity per vehicle is 53.0 kWh, up 17.3% year-on-year [4] Battery Market Structure - In the battery cell shape distribution, square cells dominate with a 98.6% share, while cylindrical and pouch cells account for 1.0% and 0.4%, respectively [5] - Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) continues to gain market share due to its safety, cost, and longevity advantages [5] Battery Supplier Dynamics - The top three battery manufacturers hold a market share of 72.2%, with CATL leading at 42.1% [6] - Companies like Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and others have shown significant year-on-year growth, with increases of 102.0% and 143.2% for specific firms [6] Electric Motor Supplier Trends - The top ten electric motor suppliers account for 62.7% of the market share, with all companies in this group showing a month-on-month increase in supply [7] - Notable growth has been observed for companies like Saike Technology and Grebo, attributed to high sales volumes from brands like Wuling and Geely [7] Control System Supplier Insights - The top ten electronic control suppliers hold a combined market share of 67.8%, with some companies experiencing a decline in supply [8] - Huawei's supply is concentrated, with a significant share coming from the Seres brand [8] Sodium-Ion Battery Development - Sodium-ion battery technology is rapidly advancing, with key advantages in low-temperature performance, fast charging, and safety [9] - Applications for sodium-ion batteries include home energy storage, large-scale power stations, and electric vehicles, although challenges remain in energy density and lifecycle [9]
1-10月中国新能源汽车产量1267.2万辆,同比增长28.1%