XPENG(US:XPEV) Guoyuan Securities·2025-09-15 11:15Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the automotive industry [6] Core Insights - The automotive industry is experiencing a transitional phase as it approaches maturity, with a focus on opportunities related to international expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and breakthroughs in new technologies [4] - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the market is nearing 60%, indicating a shift towards a more mature market phase [4] Summary by Sections Market Overview - In the first week of September, the retail sales of passenger vehicles in China reached 304,000 units, a year-on-year decrease of 10% and a month-on-month decrease of 4%. Cumulatively, retail sales for the year stand at 15.069 million units, reflecting a 9% year-on-year growth [20] - Wholesale sales of passenger vehicles during the same period totaled 307,000 units, down 5% year-on-year but up 9% month-on-month, with cumulative wholesale sales for the year at 18.349 million units, a 13% year-on-year increase [20] New Energy Vehicles - Retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles reached 181,000 units in the first week of September, down 3% year-on-year and 1% month-on-month. The cumulative retail sales for the year are 7.752 million units, showing a 25% year-on-year growth [20] - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the retail market is 59.6%, while the wholesale penetration rate stands at 58.1%, with cumulative wholesale sales for the year at 9.122 million units, a 33% year-on-year increase [20] Industry News - Chery Automobile has passed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange hearing, potentially becoming the largest IPO in the automotive sector for the year [34] - XPeng Motors has opened its first European R&D center in Munich, aiming to accelerate technology innovation and localization [42] - CATL has launched the NP3.0 technology platform, which enhances battery safety by preventing fire and smoke during thermal runaway [33]