Hesai(US:HSAI) Jin Rong Jie·2026-02-12 03:22Core Insights - Hesai Technology leads the Chinese automotive lidar market with over 40% market share, according to recent reports from GaoGong and Gaishi [1][9][19] - In 2025, the total installation of main lidar units in China's passenger car market is projected to reach 2.756 million, with Hesai contributing 1.143 million units, significantly outpacing competitors [1][14] - The penetration rate of lidar in new energy vehicles is expected to reach 21% in 2025, marking a critical transition to mainstream adoption [14][16] Market Position - Hesai's market share in the main lidar segment is reported at 41.35%, with a peak monthly share exceeding 47% [1][7] - Hesai's lidar installation volume has doubled for five consecutive years, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 300% in the passenger car market [1][19] - The company has secured over 150 models from 38 automotive brands, covering all top ten car brands in China [21] Product Development - Hesai's flagship product, the ATX lidar, achieved over 1 million units in its first year of delivery, becoming the first in the industry to reach this milestone [19] - The company has a robust patent portfolio, holding 2,071 authorized patents, making it the leader in lidar technology globally [19][20] - Hesai plans to double its annual production capacity from 200,000 units in 2025 to 400,000 units in 2026, with a new factory in Bangkok expected to start production in early 2027 [20] Industry Trends - The automotive industry is transitioning from electrification to intelligent driving, with lidar becoming a critical safety component [9][14] - By 2030, the penetration rate of lidar in new energy vehicles is projected to reach 56%, indicating continued market growth [14] - The adoption of lidar technology is expected to significantly reduce fatal accidents, with a 90% reduction in high-speed fatal accidents and a 30% reduction in regular traffic accidents [9]