Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-11-25 00:49Core Insights - The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues to experience rapid growth, driven by policy support, product innovation, and increasing exports, positioning it as a core driver of the automotive industry [3] Group 1: Market Performance - In the first ten months of 2025, China's NEV production reached 12.672 million units, marking a year-on-year increase of 28.1%, with a cumulative penetration rate of 46.4% [2] - By September 2025, the market share of cars (CAR) was 45.1%, a decrease of 1.7 percentage points compared to the same period last year, while SUVs and MPVs accounted for 43.9% and 3.6% respectively [4] - The passenger vehicle segment saw significant growth, with sedans increasing by 15.1% and SUVs by 15.7%, while the MPV market surged by 39.3% [5] Group 2: Battery and Powertrain Developments - As of September 2025, the installed capacity of NEV power batteries reached 73.7 GWh, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 39.9% [6][7] - The average battery capacity per vehicle was 53.0 kWh, an increase of 17.3% year-on-year, with BYD, Tesla, and Xiaomi being the major contributors to battery installation [8] - In terms of battery cell structure, square cells accounted for 98.6% of the market, while cylindrical and pouch cells made up 1.0% and 0.4% respectively [9] Group 3: Battery Material Trends - The market share of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries continues to grow due to their safety, cost-effectiveness, and longevity, with expectations to maintain dominance in the mid-to-low-end vehicle segment [10] Group 4: Key Players in Battery Supply - By September 2025, the top three battery manufacturers held a market share of 72.2%, with the top ten accounting for 95.4%. CATL led the market with a share of 42.1% [11] - Companies like Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) and others have shown significant growth, with increases of 102.0% and 143.2% respectively [11] Group 5: Electric Motor Supply Chain - The top ten electric motor suppliers accounted for 62.7% of the market share as of September 2025, with all major players experiencing a rise in supply [12] - Notably, companies like Saike Technology and Grebo have achieved rapid growth due to high sales volumes from brands like Wuling and Geely [12] Group 6: Sodium-Ion Battery Development - Sodium-ion battery technology is advancing quickly, focusing on improvements in cathode and anode materials, with advantages in low-temperature performance, fast charging, and safety [14][15] - Current applications for sodium-ion batteries include home energy storage, large-scale power stations, two-wheeled vehicles, electric cars, and backup power sources [16] - Several companies, including CATL and BYD, are accelerating the development of sodium-ion battery products [18]