GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2026-01-11 05:44Group 1: Domestic and Global New Energy Vehicle Market - The domestic new energy vehicle market in China continues to thrive, with a 31% year-on-year increase in sales from January to November 2025, and a penetration rate of 47.5% [11][12] - In Europe, new energy vehicle sales increased by 30% year-on-year from January to October 2025, with a penetration rate of 28.1% [20][23] - In the United States, new energy vehicle sales decreased by 2% year-on-year from January to November 2025, with a penetration rate of 9.4% [24][29] - The report forecasts that global new energy vehicle sales will reach 2.475 million units in 2026, with China accounting for 1.515 million units [30][26] Group 2: Battery and Materials Supply-Demand Dynamics - The supply-demand dynamics in the battery materials sector are improving, with a 35% year-on-year increase in global power battery installations from January to October 2025 [32] - The market share of CATL in the battery segment slightly increased, with a total installation of 355.2 GWh, representing a 36.6% year-on-year growth [32] - The price of battery-grade lithium carbonate has risen by 62% in 2025 due to supply constraints and increasing downstream demand [37][46] Group 3: New Technologies in Battery Development - Solid-state batteries are gaining traction due to their safety and range advantages, with increased interest from automakers for validation and mass production in 2026 [3] - The sodium-ion battery market is expanding, with a market size of approximately 6 GWh in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting a 202% year-on-year growth [3] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies in the battery sector include CATL, Penghui Energy, and Yiwei Lithium Energy [4] - In the midstream materials sector, companies such as Keda Li, Hunan Youneng, and Longpan Technology are highlighted [4] - For solid-state battery technology, companies like Xingyun Co., and Xiamen Tungsten are suggested for investment [4]