Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [2][51] Core Insights - In June, the production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 1.268 million and 1.329 million units, respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 26.4% and 26.7% [41][45] - The lithium battery index has shown strong performance, with a 5.27% increase over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.65 percentage points [4][13] - The solid-state battery industrialization process is accelerating, leading to structural incremental demand for materials and equipment in the industry chain [45] Summary by Sections Market Review - As of July 10, 2025, the lithium battery index has increased by 6.69% year-to-date, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 4.78 percentage points [4][13] - The lithium battery industry chain has seen price fluctuations, with battery-grade lithium carbonate averaging 63,400 CNY/ton, up 2.92% in the last two weeks [26][24] Price Changes in the Lithium Battery Industry Chain - As of July 10, 2025, the prices of lithium carbonate and nickel have increased, while lithium hydroxide and cobalt have decreased [24][27] - The average price of lithium hydroxide (LiOH 56.5%) is 63,100 CNY/ton, down 1.25% in the last two weeks [26][27] Industry News - The China Automotive Association reported that in June, the production and sales of new energy vehicles remained stable month-on-month, with a year-on-year growth rate that has slowed compared to previous months [41][45] - The global energy storage battery shipment volume for the first half of 2025 ranked the top ten companies, including CATL and EVE Energy [41] Company Announcements - Companies such as CATL and EVE Energy are focusing on solid-state battery materials and production capabilities, with significant advancements in their respective technologies [46][48] - Enjie Co., Ltd. has reported expected losses for the first half of 2025 due to declining profit margins in lithium battery separators [44] Weekly Insights - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in the battery and materials sectors that have technological and production advantages in solid-state electrolytes and new electrode materials [45][46]