Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-24 02:57Group 1 - The core material for electrolytes, lithium hexafluorophosphate, has seen a price increase that exceeds market expectations, reaching an average price of 177,250 yuan per ton, which is over a 200% increase since early November [1] - The demand from energy storage and new energy vehicles has triggered a boom in the lithium battery industry chain, marking a turning point in industry prosperity since December 2025, with price increases expected to continue until the second quarter of 2026 due to supply-demand mismatches [1] - As of December 24, 2025, the CSI New Energy Vehicle Industry Index (930997) rose by 0.36%, with notable increases in component stocks such as Weichai Power (8.32%) and Zhongmin Resources (4.77%) [1] Group 2 - The CSI New Energy Vehicle Industry Index closely tracks the performance of 50 listed companies involved in the new energy vehicle sector, including manufacturers of electric vehicles, electric motors, battery equipment, and materials [2] - As of November 28, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the CSI New Energy Vehicle Industry Index accounted for 51.96% of the index, with leading companies including CATL, BYD, and Ganfeng Lithium [2]