数说新能源·2025-10-20 03:04Battery - The domestic lithium battery market prices remain generally stable. In September, lithium battery production increased by approximately 10% month-on-month, and major battery manufacturers are expected to maintain high operating rates in Q4 to boost production and ensure raw material supply [1] - However, due to recent price increases in several downstream materials, there is an expectation of rising prices for battery cells in the future [1] New Energy Vehicles - The sales situation for domestic new energy vehicles is strong, with automakers not lacking orders and competing on delivery capabilities. From October 1 to 12, retail sales in the passenger car market reached 686,000 units, down 8% year-on-year but up 12% month-on-month [2] - Retail sales of new energy vehicles during the same period totaled 367,000 units, down 1% year-on-year and up 1% month-on-month, with a retail penetration rate of 53.5% [2] - Cumulatively, new energy vehicle retail sales reached 9.236 million units, up 23% year-on-year, with an annual cumulative penetration rate of 52.0% [2] Energy Storage - This week, the energy storage cell market prices remained stable, and leading domestic energy storage cell manufacturers are expected to operate at full capacity until Q1 next year [3] - BYD recently launched its 2710Ah cell and corresponding 14.5MWh product, which is expected to exert significant pressure on existing storage products and has gained popularity among overseas customers, potentially leading the future development of energy storage integrated products [3] - On October 13, the Hebei Provincial Development and Reform Commission released a list of 97 independent energy storage pilot projects with a total scale of 13.82GW/47.03GWh, indicating a positive outlook for several northern provinces this year [3] - On October 15, the Zhejiang Provincial Development and Reform Commission issued a notice soliciting opinions on optimizing time-of-use electricity pricing policies, which will have certain impacts on commercial energy storage [3]