36氪·2025-07-30 09:11Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant growth and strategies of Chinese automotive companies in the global market, highlighting their export achievements and unique approaches to internationalization in the first half of 2025 [3][4]. Group 1: Overall Industry Trends - In the first half of 2025, China's automotive exports reached 3.083 million units, marking a year-on-year increase of 10.4% [3]. - Chinese automakers are no longer focused solely on sales numbers but are embedding capital, production capacity, and supply chains into global markets through methods such as Hong Kong IPOs, overseas factories, and joint ventures [4]. - The global expansion of Chinese car manufacturers has entered a new phase, with a shift from merely selling cars to establishing production facilities abroad [3][4]. Group 2: Chery Automotive - Chery maintained its position as the top exporter, with an export volume of 548,000 units, accounting for 17.8% of total exports [6]. - Chery's overseas sales revenue was approximately 29.1 billion RMB in 2022, representing 35.3% of total revenue, and is projected to approach 50% by 2024 [6][8]. - The company has established a global sales network with 1,075 dealers and 2,541 sales outlets outside China, leading in several international markets [7]. Group 3: BYD - BYD's exports surged by 130% year-on-year to 470,000 units in the first half of 2025, becoming the second-largest exporter among Chinese automakers [10][11]. - In Europe, BYD's electric vehicle sales surpassed Tesla for the first time in April, with registrations reaching 7,231 units [11]. - BYD is expanding its global production and supply chain network, with a new factory in Brazil marking its third overseas production line [12]. Group 4: Great Wall Motors - Great Wall Motors achieved overseas sales of 198,000 units, with 30,083 units of pickup trucks sold, representing a 24.3% increase [15][16]. - The company has a long history of exporting pickups, having entered the international market in 1998 [16]. - Great Wall's high-end brand WEY is also accelerating its internationalization efforts [16]. Group 5: Geely - Geely's overseas export volume reached 184,000 units in the first half of 2025, with a strong performance in the electric vehicle segment [18]. - The company is expanding its dealer network in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to establish 100 dealerships in the next three years [20]. - Geely's high-end brand Zeekr has entered over 40 countries, with a significant presence in the luxury vehicle market [20]. Group 6: XPeng Motors - XPeng Motors achieved overseas sales of approximately 19,000 units, expanding its business to 46 countries and regions [21][26]. - The company is focusing on Southeast Asia and Europe, with plans to establish a localized production facility in Indonesia [25]. - XPeng aims to cover 60 countries and regions by the end of 2025, with a goal of being among the top three global exporters of new energy vehicles by 2027 [25][26]. Group 7: Leap Motor - Leap Motor's overseas sales reached approximately 20,000 units in the first half of 2025, aided by a partnership with Stellantis [27][31]. - The company has established over 100 sales outlets in Germany, achieving a market share of over 1% in the pure electric vehicle segment [28]. - Leap Motor is also planning localized assembly projects in Malaysia to enhance its market presence [28]. Group 8: Seres - Seres submitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has established operations in multiple countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa [33][35]. - The company is focusing on localized manufacturing in Indonesia and has plans for expansion in the Middle East and Africa [37][38]. - Seres aims to enhance its overseas sales channels and delivery capabilities through diverse partnerships and local manufacturing [38].