Guoxin Securities·2026-01-11 09:07Investment Rating - The investment rating for the lithium battery industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The solid-state battery industry is accelerating, with the first national standard for automotive solid-state batteries being publicly solicited for opinions. Key projects include the production of a 2GWh solid-state lithium metal battery by Xinjie Energy and the successful trial production of a full solid-state battery pack by Hongqi [6][19] - A meeting held by four ministries highlighted the need to regulate competition in the power and energy storage battery industry, addressing issues like irrational competition and overcapacity risks. The meeting emphasized the importance of market order and quality supervision [6][16] - Recent adjustments to export tax policies for lithium batteries and materials are expected to enhance the competitive advantage of leading companies in the industry, potentially leading to price increases and alleviating low-price competition issues [6][16] Industry Dynamics - Domestic new energy vehicle sales reached 1.478 million units from January to November, a year-on-year increase of 31%, with a penetration rate of 53.2% [6] - In Europe, new energy vehicle sales in December reached 324,000 units, up 39% year-on-year, while in the US, sales were 83,600 units, down 42% year-on-year [6] - Lithium salt prices have risen, with lithium carbonate priced at 140,000 yuan per ton, an increase of 28,100 yuan compared to two weeks ago [6][26] Investment Recommendations - Focus on leading companies in the lithium battery industry with low valuations amid sustained demand, including CATL, Yiwei Lithium Energy, and others [6] - Consider companies leading in the low-carbon economy and robotics sectors, as well as those with solid-state battery material capabilities [6] - Monitor companies in the charging pile industry and those leading in lead-acid batteries for electric bicycles [6]