Changjiang Securities·2025-07-22 23:30Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the automotive and automotive parts industry [6]. Core Insights - The UK has restarted a new round of electric vehicle subsidies, covering electric cars priced below £37,000, with a maximum subsidy of £3,750 per vehicle and a total subsidy budget of £650 million, planned to last until 2028-2029. This initiative is expected to enhance the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the UK [2][4][22]. Summary by Sections Event Description - On July 15, 2025, the UK Department of Transport announced a £650 million electric vehicle subsidy plan aimed at boosting consumer demand for electric vehicles to achieve net-zero emissions goals. The subsidy will be available for zero-emission vehicles starting from July 16, 2025, and will continue until 2028-2029 [4]. Market Performance - The UK has seen significant growth in electric vehicle adoption, with new energy vehicle sales reaching 275,000 units in the first five months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 37.6%. The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the UK is projected to reach 28.1% [9][13]. European Market Insights - In the first five months of 2025, new energy vehicle sales in Europe totaled 1.4 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 25.0%. The penetration rate for new energy vehicles in Europe is at 20.5%, up by 4.5 percentage points [9][13]. Subsidy Impact - The new subsidy is expected to significantly boost the penetration rate of new energy vehicles among private car buyers in the UK. The average annual subsidy is estimated to support approximately 83,000 vehicles, accounting for 14.5% of the projected new energy vehicle sales in 2024 [22]. Recommendations - The report highlights that domestic companies such as BYD, SAIC, and Leap Motor are well-positioned to benefit from the UK subsidy, as their models fall within the subsidy criteria. Additionally, companies involved in the supply of new energy vehicle components in Europe are expected to show strong performance [22].