Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-02-03 07:17Core Viewpoint - The report from Everbright Securities highlights the focus on AI transformation in the automotive industry, particularly among new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers, while also addressing the pressure from rising raw material prices affecting profit margins. Group 1: AI Transformation in Automotive Industry - New energy vehicle companies are actively transitioning towards AI, especially in humanoid robotics, with Tesla planning to convert its Model S/X production line for humanoid robots, Xiaopeng announcing mass production of humanoid robots by 2026, and Li Auto establishing a humanoid robot team [1] Group 2: January NEV Performance - In January, the performance of NEVs was weak, with Li Auto's deliveries down 7.5% year-on-year and 37.5% month-on-month to 27,668 units; NIO's deliveries increased by 96.1% year-on-year but decreased by 43.5% month-on-month to 27,182 units; Xiaopeng's deliveries fell 34.1% year-on-year and 46.6% month-on-month to 20,011 units [1] Group 3: New Model Launches - Various NEV manufacturers launched updated models in January to meet tax requirements and enhance product competitiveness, including BYD's long-range versions of the Qin and Sea models, Xiaopeng's new P7+ and G7 models, and AITO's M7 long-range version [2] Group 4: Increased Purchase Incentives - Tesla is offering significant purchase incentives, including an 8,000 yuan insurance subsidy and low-interest financing for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, with delivery timelines ranging from 1 to 6 weeks [3] - Li Auto has maintained short delivery timelines for several models and extended purchase subsidies into February, while NIO and Xiaopeng have also introduced low-interest financing options across their vehicle ranges [4]