Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2026-01-09 01:17Group 1: Lithium Battery Market Insights - As of December 26, lithium carbonate prices reached 107,000 yuan/ton, an increase of 16% from the previous month, while lithium hydroxide prices were at 89,000 yuan/ton, up 11% month-on-month [1][2] - The lithium battery sector has shown strong performance since December 2025, with most segments outperforming the CSI 300 and SSE 50 indices [2] - The lithium battery electrolyte segment led the gains with an 8% increase, followed by positive growth in cathodes, lithium mines, and lithium battery separators [2] Group 2: Electric Vehicle Sales - In November, domestic wholesale sales of new energy passenger vehicles reached 1.57 million units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 19% and a month-on-month increase of 5% [4] - Cumulative wholesale sales from January to November totaled 12.8 million units, representing a year-on-year growth of 30% [4] Group 3: Sodium Battery Development - The sodium-ion battery industry is entering a phase characterized by significant commercial growth, with applications in energy storage, two-wheeled vehicles, and passenger cars [3] - The sodium battery is evolving from a strategic supplement to lithium batteries to a competitive energy solution in its own right, particularly in energy storage and light-duty applications [3] Group 4: Energy Storage Market Trends - In November, domestic energy storage installations rebounded strongly to 11.6 GWh, marking a year-on-year increase of 31% and a month-on-month increase of 213% [4] - Cumulative installations from January to November reached 83.4 GWh, with a year-on-year growth of 28% [4] Group 5: Production and Pricing Trends - In January 2026, pre-production for batteries, cathodes, anodes, separators, and electrolytes is expected to increase by 29% to 52% year-on-year, despite a slight month-on-month decrease due to the Spring Festival [5] - Prices for lithium battery materials are rising, with cathode materials and electrolytes experiencing widespread increases, while lithium hexafluorophosphate saw a 15% decline [5] Group 6: Investment Recommendations - The lithium battery sector is anticipated to experience a significant price and volume increase in 2026, driven by breakthroughs in solid-state technology [7] - Companies recommended for investment include Ningde Times, Yiwei Lithium Energy, and Keda Li, particularly in segments like lithium carbonate and solid-state technology [7]