StarPower(SH:603290) Tou Bao Yan Jiu Yuan·2025-10-11 11:56Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment outlook for the automotive chip industry, driven by the growth of electric vehicles and advancements in autonomous driving technology [4]. Core Insights - The automotive chip market is expected to grow significantly, with projections indicating a market size increase from 66.692 billion yuan in 2020 to 171.181 billion yuan by 2025 [37]. - The demand for automotive chips is being propelled by the electrification of vehicles, with electric vehicles requiring approximately twice the number of chips compared to traditional vehicles, and L4 autonomous vehicles needing over ten times the number of chips [12][39]. - The report highlights a clear trend towards domestic chip production in China, with local companies rapidly advancing in the automotive chip sector due to supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by global chip shortages [13][49]. Industry Definition - Automotive chips, also known as vehicle-grade chips, are semiconductor integrated circuits specifically designed for automotive electronic systems, serving as core components of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) [5]. - The industry is characterized by high technical barriers, stringent certification processes, and a growing trend towards domestic production in response to global supply chain challenges [11][14]. Industry Characteristics - The report identifies three main characteristics of the automotive chip industry: 1. Electrification driving market demand growth [12] 2. Significant domestic replacement of imported chips [13] 3. High technical barriers due to rigorous certification requirements [14] Development History - The automotive chip industry has evolved through three main phases: 1. Emergence phase (1970-1999) focused on basic electronic control [16] 2. Initiation phase (2000-2009) marked by the rise of electric and intelligent vehicles [17] 3. Rapid development phase (2010-present) characterized by the integration of advanced processing units and the rise of AI technologies [19]. Industry Chain Analysis - The automotive chip industry chain consists of three segments: upstream (raw materials and equipment), midstream (chip design and manufacturing), and downstream (system integration and vehicle application) [20]. - Upstream segments are heavily reliant on global suppliers, with low domestic penetration in high-end materials and equipment [21]. - Midstream manufacturers are increasingly competitive, with local companies making significant strides in various chip categories [22]. - Downstream demand is surging due to the rapid growth of electric and smart vehicles, with significant increases in chip requirements for power modules and advanced driver-assistance systems [34]. Market Size and Growth - The automotive chip market is projected to grow from 66.692 billion yuan in 2020 to 171.181 billion yuan by 2025, driven by the increasing penetration of electric vehicles and advancements in autonomous driving technology [37][41]. - The report notes that the market is expected to maintain a high growth rate due to the ongoing transformation of the automotive industry towards electrification and intelligence [42]. Competitive Landscape - The report outlines a competitive landscape where domestic companies are rapidly increasing their market share, with a notable shift from less than 3% to approximately 15% in domestic chip production [49]. - Key players in the domestic market include BYD Semiconductor, Sinda Semiconductor, and Horizon Robotics, with each company demonstrating strong technical capabilities in their respective fields [50].