Market Overview - The market showed a "two-headed" trend during the May Day to Dragon Boat Festival period, but the customer flow (lead volume) gradually weakened after May Day, with a brief spike during the Dragon Boat Festival followed by another decline [1] - The passenger car sales off-season has returned to the pre-2020 model, with this year's off-season starting earlier in mid to late May, compared to early June in previous years [2] - The June market is expected to be weaker compared to May, with some brands potentially seeing short-term highlights due to new car launches or strong incentive policies, but the overall market is showing a clear downward trend month-on-month [3] Brand Sales Observations - BYD: Daily average orders have decreased by 10%-15% year-on-year, with retail pressure significant and main brand order volume maintaining at around 60,000 to 70,000 units [4] - Geely Galaxy: Achieved approximately 120,000 units in May, with a target of 120,000 units for June. Recent weekly orders are around 18,000 to 20,000 units due to pricing concerns [5] - Li Auto: The L6 new version launched in May, with weekly orders dropping to about 10,000 units after a spike during the Dragon Boat Festival [6] - AITO Wenjie: Recent orders mainly driven by the Greater Bay Area, with a decline in order volume when excluding orders from the Greater Bay Area and intermediaries [7] - Leap Motor: Orders remain relatively stable, with weekly orders around 8,000 to 9,000 units [8] - Zeekr: Orders are around 3,000 to 3,500 units [9] - XPeng: Total orders last week were about 11,000 units, with the MONA03 accounting for 6,000 to 7,000 units [10] - Tesla: Orders are highly volatile, with promotional measures leading to a rebound in orders [11] Outlook for the Second Half of the Year - The industry needs to endure the off-season in June and July, with some brands adjusting their semi-annual targets [13] - Fuel vehicles, especially B-class sedans/SUVs, may see a surge in sales around the half-year assessment [14] - Negative factors include tightening or halting of vehicle trade-in subsidies in cities like Zhengzhou, which may lengthen consumer decision-making cycles [15] - Consumer behavior shows a clear trend of downgrading, with a significant increase in A0-class electric vehicles, while mid-to-high-end vehicle consumption remains cautious [16] New Energy Vehicle Penetration and Competition - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles fluctuates between 50%-55%, with traditional fuel vehicles still showing resilience [17] - Fuel vehicles are favored for their cost-effectiveness, long-term stability, and durability, while electric vehicles face challenges due to rapid technological iterations and concerns over second-hand value [18] - Brands like Leap Motor and Geely are primarily capturing market share from BYD, with BYD's market share dropping from nearly 40% to 25%-28% [19] Policy Impact on Vehicle Purchase Tax - The expected reduction of the vehicle purchase tax exemption from 30,000 yuan to 15,000 yuan by 2026 will lower the taxable price threshold significantly [20] - The current average transaction price of passenger cars is around 168,000 yuan, with the new policy potentially covering about 75% of sales [20] Key New Vehicle Launches 1. XPeng G7: Positioned between G6 and G9, expected to sell 8,000 to 10,000 units monthly if priced reasonably [21][22] 2. Xiaomi YU7: High initial interest with a projected monthly sales of over 25,000 units [23][24][25][28] 3. Li Auto i8: Aiming for over 5,000 units monthly, with a competitive pricing strategy [29][30][31] 4. Li Auto MEGA Home Edition: High demand for the top configuration, with a unique market position [32] Export and Market Dynamics - BYD has shown strong export performance in regions like Europe, America, and South Asia due to its competitive pricing and parameter advantages [33] - The competition in the 300,000+ mid-to-large SUV market is primarily targeting the share of joint venture and foreign fuel vehicles [34] - The market capacity for fuel vehicles in 2024 is estimated at around 530,000 units, with new energy vehicles expected to capture an additional 100,000+ units [35]
汽车销量跟踪:淡季提前来临