Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-12-24 02:04Core Insights - The transition from L2 to L3 represents a critical leap from driver assistance to autonomous driving, with responsibility potentially shared among drivers, manufacturers, and autonomous system suppliers [2] Investment Summary - The first L3-level vehicles have been approved for road use, marking a significant milestone in China's autonomous driving industry, transitioning from laboratory testing to legitimate road applications [3] - The approval establishes a clear safety baseline by allowing conditional and limited scenarios for testing, promoting innovation while ensuring safety [3] - The high reliability and safety redundancy requirements of L3 systems will drive technological upgrades across the entire supply chain, including perception hardware, computing platforms, and software algorithms [3] Future Outlook - Pilot programs are expected to expand from current highway and congested scenarios to more complex urban roads, with legal and technical standards evolving based on pilot experiences to support broader adoption [3] - The high costs associated with vehicles equipped with advanced autonomous driving features need to decrease through technological advancements and economies of scale for widespread consumer adoption [3][4] Investment Strategy and Focus - The automotive sector should focus on undervalued leading manufacturers and component suppliers benefiting from performance improvements, particularly in the fields of new energy and intelligent vehicles [5] - Recommended companies include early movers in the new energy sector such as BYD, Changan Automobile, Geely, and Li Auto; stable low-valuation component leaders like Huayu Automotive and Fuyao Glass; and key players in electrification and intelligence like Desay SV, Ruikeda, and Kobot [5] - The strategy also highlights opportunities arising from domestic substitution due to the "domestic circulation" initiative, with companies like Lingdian Electric Control and Sanhua Intelligent Control being of interest [5] Key Focus Companies - The investment focus for the week includes BYD, Li Auto, Top Group, Desay SV, and Shangsheng Electronics [6]