3 6 Ke·2026-02-02 13:02Core Insights - The automotive industry faced a significant downturn at the beginning of 2026, with many companies reporting disappointing sales figures compared to December 2025, despite some year-on-year growth due to low bases from the previous year [1][4][6] - The market is experiencing a reshuffling, with new entrants like AITO and Xiaomi gaining traction while established players like Li Auto and Xpeng are struggling [3][12][20] Group 1: Market Performance - January 2026 saw a 28% year-on-year decline in retail sales of passenger vehicles, with a 37% drop compared to December 2025 [6] - The new energy vehicle (NEV) market specifically experienced a 16% year-on-year decline and a 52% month-on-month decline [6] - AITO led the new energy vehicle segment with a delivery of 40,016 units, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 83% [13] Group 2: Company-Specific Performance - Xiaomi and AITO both reported over 39,000 units delivered in January, while Li Auto and Xpeng fell below the 30,000 mark [3][15] - Li Auto's deliveries were 27,668 units, showing a 37% month-on-month decline and an 8% year-on-year decline due to battery supply issues [20][22] - NIO delivered 27,182 units, a 96.1% year-on-year increase but a 43% month-on-month decline, with the new ES8 model being a key contributor [22][23] Group 3: Competitive Strategies - Companies are responding to market pressures by adjusting pricing strategies, with BMW reducing prices on 31 models and some brands offering zero-interest loans [6][7] - AITO and Xiaomi are launching new financial purchase plans to stimulate sales, including low-interest financing options [11][23] - The competitive landscape is intensifying, with companies like Geely and BYD also adjusting their strategies to maintain market share [26][28] Group 4: Traditional Automakers - Geely emerged as the top-selling automaker in January 2026 with 270,000 units sold, surpassing BYD's 210,000 units [26][28] - BYD's sales dropped by 30.11% year-on-year, with a significant 50.04% decline from December 2025 [28][30] - Chery and Great Wall Motors also reported declines, with Chery's sales at 200,269 units and Great Wall's at 90,312 units, reflecting broader market challenges [33][35]