KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-07-21 06:35Investment Rating - The investment rating for the power equipment industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The European electric vehicle market is experiencing a recovery in 2025, with a 26% year-on-year increase in new energy vehicle sales in the first half of the year, totaling 1.33 million units [5][14] - The report highlights significant growth in battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales across various European countries, driven by government incentives and manufacturer discounts [15][20][25][35][43] Summary by Sections 1. New Energy Vehicle Sales in Europe - In the first half of 2025, new energy vehicle sales in nine European countries reached 1.33 million units, a year-on-year increase of 26% [14] - In June 2025, sales reached 273,000 units, with a penetration rate of 28.9%, up 6.5 percentage points year-on-year [14] - BEV sales accounted for 872,000 units, up 25.6% year-on-year, while PHEV sales reached 459,000 units, up 27.6% [14] 2. Country-Specific Insights - Germany: BEV sales in the first half of 2025 totaled 249,000 units, a 35.1% increase year-on-year, supported by Volkswagen's electric transformation and government subsidies [16] - United Kingdom: BEV sales reached 225,000 units in the first half of 2025, up 34.6% year-on-year, aided by the reintroduction of electric vehicle subsidies [20] - France: BEV sales were 149,000 units in the first half of 2025, down 6.5% year-on-year, but expected to improve with the return of social leasing plans [25] - Spain: BEV sales increased by 84% in the first half of 2025, driven by new model launches and promotional activities [43] 3. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends investing in lithium battery companies such as CATL, Yiwei Lithium Energy, and Xinwangda, as well as lithium material companies like Hunan Youneng and Huayou Cobalt [47] - Specific companies are highlighted for their potential benefits from the growing electric vehicle market, including those involved in battery components and electric drive systems [47][48]