Dongguan Securities·2025-10-15 09:04Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the lithium battery industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the market index by over 10% in the next six months [5]. Core Insights - In September 2025, the production and sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) reached historical highs, with production and sales of 1.617 million and 1.604 million units respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 23.7% and 24.6%, and month-on-month growth of 16.25% and 14.98% [4]. - The penetration rate of NEVs in September was 49.7%, up 0.9 percentage points month-on-month, while the year-to-date penetration rate was 46.1% [4]. - Battery sales also saw significant growth, with total battery production reaching 151.2 GWh in September, a month-on-month increase of 8.3% and a year-on-year increase of 35.4% [4]. - The report highlights strong demand for energy storage in both domestic and international markets, with leading battery companies operating at full capacity [4]. Summary by Sections New Energy Vehicle Market - In September 2025, NEV sales reached 1.604 million units, with pure electric vehicle sales at 1.058 million units, showing a year-on-year increase of 36.4% [4]. - Year-to-date NEV sales totaled 11.224 million units, with pure electric vehicles accounting for 7.22 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 44.7% [4]. Battery Production and Sales - In September, the total battery sales were 146.5 GWh, with power batteries accounting for 110.5 GWh, representing 75.5% of total sales [4]. - The report notes that the export of batteries in September was 26.7 GWh, with power batteries making up 17.6 GWh of that total [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in the lithium battery supply chain, particularly those with technological and production advantages in solid-state electrolytes and new materials [4]. - Key companies to watch include CATL, EVE Energy, and others that are actively developing solid-state battery technologies [4].