Tesla(US:TSLA) EBSCN·2026-01-03 15:10Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the automotive and auto parts industry, indicating an expected investment return exceeding 15% over the next 6-12 months [5]. Core Insights - In Q4 2025, Tesla's global deliveries fell short of expectations, decreasing by 15.6% year-on-year and 15.9% quarter-on-quarter to 418,000 units, primarily due to the cancellation of the IRA subsidy in the U.S. [2] - NIO regained the top position among new energy vehicle manufacturers in December, with deliveries increasing by 54.6% year-on-year and 32.7% quarter-on-quarter to 48,135 units [2]. - The continuation of the vehicle trade-in subsidy policy for 2026 is expected to boost market performance in Q1 2026, with a focus on optimizing the growth structure of the automotive market [4]. Summary by Sections Delivery Performance - Tesla's Q4 2025 deliveries were 418,000 units, down 15.6% year-on-year and 15.9% quarter-on-quarter, with Model 3 and Model Y deliveries at 407,000 units, down 13.8% year-on-year and 15.5% quarter-on-quarter [2]. - NIO's December deliveries reached 48,135 units, with a year-on-year increase of 54.6% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 32.7% [2]. - Li Auto's deliveries were 44,246 units, down 24.4% year-on-year but up 33.3% quarter-on-quarter [2]. - Xpeng's deliveries were 37,508 units, reflecting a slight increase of 2.2% year-on-year and 2.1% quarter-on-quarter [2]. New Year Promotions - Tesla will continue its 0% financing policy for five years on Model 3 and Model Y, with specific delivery timelines set for February 2026 [3]. - NIO and other new energy vehicle manufacturers are offering various promotional incentives, including cash subsidies and extended delivery timelines for certain models [3]. Policy Impact - The 2026 vehicle trade-in subsidy policy will extend the scope of eligible vehicles and adjust the subsidy method to a percentage of the new vehicle sales price, which is expected to positively impact the automotive market [4]. - The report recommends focusing on NIO and Xpeng for vehicle manufacturers, and on Fuyao Glass and other component manufacturers for investment opportunities [4].