2月锂电下游应用市场概况：春节影响减弱下游市场迎来复苏

Core Viewpoint - In February, China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 892,000 units, driven by consumer incentives and the recovery of the automotive market after the Spring Festival [2][3]. Group 1: New Energy Vehicle Sales - In February, the production and sales of new energy vehicles in China were 888,000 and 892,000 units respectively, marking year-on-year increases of 91.5% and 87.1% [3]. - From January to February, the cumulative production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 1.903 million and 1.835 million units, both showing a year-on-year growth of 52% [4]. Group 2: Power Battery Data - In February, the domestic power battery installation volume was 67.2 GWh, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 49.7% [6]. - By December 2024, the power battery installation volume is projected to be 75.4 GWh, with a month-on-month growth of 12.2% and a year-on-year growth of 57.3% [7]. - For the first two months of the year, the cumulative power battery installation volume was 73.6 GWh, with a year-on-year increase of 46.5% [7]. Group 3: Energy Storage Battery Production - In February, the domestic energy storage battery production was 26.3 GWh, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 162.4%, although it experienced a month-on-month decline of 3.1% [9]. Group 4: Market Outlook - The Chinese NEV market is expected to continue growing due to the extension of the vehicle replacement policy and various consumer incentives from automakers, alongside a half-price purchase tax policy at the end of the year [15]. - In the U.S. market, growth is anticipated to slow down due to increased tariffs and changes in potential new energy subsidy policies [15]. - The European market is experiencing steady growth, but stricter carbon emission regulations are being proposed, which may affect compliance flexibility for automakers [15].