日经中文网·2026-01-17 00:33Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant growth of the new energy vehicle (NEV) market in China, with domestic brands capturing a dominant market share while foreign brands lag behind in electrification efforts [4][6]. Group 1: NEV Sales Growth - NEV sales reached 16.49 million units, growing by 28.2%, accounting for 47.9% of total vehicle sales, an increase of 7 percentage points [4][6]. - Pure electric vehicles (EVs) saw a growth of 37.6%, reaching 10.62 million units, while plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) grew by 14%, totaling 5.86 million units [4][6]. Group 2: Market Share Dynamics - Domestic brands now hold 69.5% of the passenger car market share, up by 4.3 percentage points from 2024, while foreign brands have seen declines, with German brands at 12.1% (down 2.5 points) and Japanese brands at 9.7% (down 1.5 points) [6][9]. - Notable declines in sales were observed for Honda, with a 20% drop in annual sales, indicating challenges for Japanese brands [6]. Group 3: Emerging Players and Competition - New entrants like Leap Motor and Xiaomi have shown remarkable growth, with Leap Motor's sales doubling to 590,000 units, and Xiaomi delivering 410,000 vehicles since its entry into the market in March 2024 [6][8]. - The competition is intensifying, with established players like BYD experiencing a slowdown, projecting only an 8% growth in 2025, while state-owned enterprises like Guangzhou Automobile Group face declining sales [7][8]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers predicts that new car sales (including exports) will reach 34.75 million units in 2026, a modest increase of 1% from 2025 [8]. - Domestic sales growth is expected to slow to 0.2%, reaching 27.35 million units, with challenges arising from reduced tax incentives for NEV purchases [9]. - The competitive landscape is characterized by aggressive pricing strategies, which may lead to industry consolidation and the exit of weaker players [9].