Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk significantly increased his stake in Tesla by purchasing 2.57 million shares at prices ranging from $372.37 to $396.54, totaling approximately $1 billion [2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Tesla's stock price surged nearly 6% in pre-market trading, following a previous increase of 7.3% [3]. Group 2: Sales Performance - In China, Tesla's Model Y L model has sold out for October, with delivery dates pushed to November 2025, indicating strong demand [5]. - Tesla's sales in China for the first half of 2025 were 263,400 units, a year-on-year decline of 5.4%, while the overall new energy vehicle market in China grew by 40.3% [6]. - In August 2025, Tesla's wholesale sales in China were 83,192 units, down 4% year-on-year but up 22.6% month-on-month [6]. - Tesla implemented a price reduction for the Model 3 Long Range version, which may boost sales in China [6]. Group 3: European Market Challenges - Tesla's sales in Europe have faced significant declines, with new car registrations in Germany dropping by 39% in August and 56% year-to-date [6]. - In France, Tesla's registrations fell by 47.3%, while in Sweden, the decline exceeded 84% [6]. - Despite challenges, Tesla saw a 21.3% increase in new car registrations in Norway and a 161% increase in Spain [7]. - The company faces competition from new entrants and traditional automakers, as well as challenges related to Musk's political stance [7].

Report Overview - Report Title: "Carbonate Lithium Market Weekly Report: Supply and Demand Increase at Peak Season, Lithium Price May Be Supported" [2] - Date: September 5, 2025 - Researcher: Chen Sijia 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Core Viewpoints - The fundamentals of carbonate lithium may be in a situation of increasing supply and demand, with industrial inventory depletion and positive consumption expectations. It is recommended to conduct short - term long trading at low prices with a light position and control risks [4]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Weekly Summary - **Market Review**: The weekly line of the carbonate lithium main contract fluctuated weakly, with a change rate of - 3.78% and an amplitude of 8.16%. As of the end of this week, the main contract closed at 74,260 yuan/ton [4]. - **Macro Situation**: China's economic prosperity level continued to expand. In August, the official manufacturing PMI, non - manufacturing PMI, and comprehensive PMI were 49.4%, 50.3%, and 50.5% respectively, with month - on - month increases of 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 percentage points [4]. - **Fundamentals**: On the raw material side, there is still uncertainty in domestic mining area supply, and overseas miners still have the sentiment of holding prices and being reluctant to sell. Due to the continuous weakening of the carbonate lithium spot, the lithium ore quotation has been adjusted. In terms of supply, new production lines of domestic smelters have been put into operation, and the production enthusiasm has increased, so the domestic supply is expected to increase. In terms of demand, it is currently the traditional peak consumption season, and downstream material factories have purchasing needs. The recent decline in lithium prices may strengthen the trading sentiment in the spot market. In terms of inventory, the inventory of upstream smelters has continued to decline, and the inventory of downstream has increased, with the overall inventory showing a slight decline [4]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Market - **Futures Price**: As of September 5, 2025, the closing price of the carbonate lithium main contract was 74,260 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 2,920 yuan/ton. The near - far month spread was - 380 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 460 yuan/ton [10]. - **Spot Price**: As of September 5, 2025, the average price of battery - grade carbonate lithium was 74,750 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 4,900 yuan/ton. The basis of the main contract was 490 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 1,980 yuan/ton [16]. 3.3 Upstream Market - **Spodumene**: As of September 5, 2025, the average price of spodumene concentrate (6% - 6.5%) was 922 US dollars/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 28 US dollars/ton. The spot exchange rate of US dollars against the RMB was 7.1402, with a week - on - week increase of 0.02% [20]. - **Lithium Mica**: As of September 5, 2025, the average price of lithium mica (Li₂O: 2.0% - 3%) was 2,645 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week flat. The average price of amblygonite was 7,125 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 525 yuan/ton [25]. 3.4 Industry Situation - **Supply Side**: As of July 2025, the monthly import volume of carbonate lithium was 13,845.31 tons, a decrease of 3,852.31 tons from June, a decline of 21.77%, and a year - on - year decline of 42.67%. The monthly export volume was 366.347 tons, a decrease of 63.31 tons from June, a decline of 14.74%, and a year - on - year increase of 37.2%. As of August 2025, the monthly output of carbonate lithium was 45,880 tons, an increase of 1,280 tons from July, an increase of 2.87%, and a year - on - year increase of 31.09%. The monthly operating rate was 43%, a month - on - month decline of 5% and a year - on - year decline of 32% [31]. 3.5 Downstream Market - **Demand Side**: - **Lithium Hexafluorophosphate**: As of September 5, 2025, the average price was 56,500 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 8,000 yuan/ton. As of July 2025, the monthly output of electrolyte was 179,450 tons, an increase of 6,800 tons from June, an increase of 3.94%, and a year - on - year increase of 44.16% [34]. - **Lithium Iron Phosphate**: The average price was 34,300 yuan/ton, with a week - on - week flat. As of July 2025, the monthly output of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials was 213,960 tons, an increase of 10,660 tons from June, an increase of 5.24%, and a year - on - year increase of 26.6%. The monthly operating rate was 51%, a month - on - month decrease of 1% and a year - on - year decrease of 5% [37]. - **Ternary Materials**: As of July 2025, the monthly output was 61,920 tons, an increase of 2,920 tons from June, an increase of 4.95%, and a year - on - year increase of 24.09%. The monthly operating rate was 52%, a month - on - month increase of 1% and a year - on - year decrease of 1%. The prices of 811 - type, 622 - type, and 523 - type ternary materials continued to weaken [41]. - **Lithium Manganate**: As of July 2025, the monthly output was 10,120 tons, a decrease of 680 tons from June, a decline of 6.3%, and a year - on - year increase of 11.21%. The average price was 32,000 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 1,000 yuan/ton [46]. - **Lithium Cobaltate**: As of July 2025, the monthly output was 12,870 tons, an increase of 470 tons from June, an increase of 3.79%, and a year - on - year increase of 71.14%. The average price was 230,000 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 3,000 yuan/ton [49]. - **Application Side**: - **New Energy Vehicles**: As of July 2025, the penetration rate was 44.99%, a month - on - month increase of 0.68% and a year - on - year increase of 8.61%. The monthly output was 1,243,000 vehicles, a month - on - month decrease of 1.97%; the sales volume was 1,262,000 vehicles, a month - on - month decrease of 5.04%. The cumulative export volume was 1.308 million vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 84.75% [51][56]. 3.6 Option Market - According to the option parity theory, the premium of the synthetic underlying asset is - 0.28, with a reverse arbitrage opportunity. Based on the performance of the option at - the - money contract and the fundamental situation, it is recommended to build a long straddle option to bet on an increase in volatility [59].

Group 1 - The retail sales of passenger cars in China for August 1-31 reached 1.952 million units, representing a year-on-year increase of 3% and a month-on-month increase of 7%. Cumulative retail sales for the year reached 14.698 million units, up 9% year-on-year [1] - The wholesale volume of passenger cars in China for the same period was 2.409 million units, showing a year-on-year increase of 12% and a month-on-month increase of 8%. Cumulative wholesale volume for the year reached 17.934 million units, also up 12% year-on-year [1] Group 2 - In the new energy vehicle market, retail sales for August 1-31 totaled 1.079 million units, marking a year-on-year increase of 5% and a month-on-month increase of 9%. The cumulative retail sales for the year reached 7.535 million units, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 25% [1] - The wholesale volume of new energy vehicles for the same period was 1.292 million units, with a year-on-year increase of 23% and a month-on-month increase of 9%. Cumulative wholesale volume for the year reached 8.926 million units, indicating a year-on-year growth of 33% [1] - The retail penetration rate for new energy vehicles in August was 55.3%, while the wholesale penetration rate was 53.6% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) market is experiencing rapid growth, with an August penetration rate nearing 60%, intensifying competition between traditional brands and new players [1] Group 1: Market Performance - In August, BYD maintained its leading position with sales of 373,600 units, nearly matching last year's figures [2] - Geely's total sales reached 250,200 units, a 38% year-on-year increase, with NEV sales at 147,300 units, accounting for nearly half of its total sales [6] - SAIC Group's total vehicle sales were 363,400 units, up 41.04% year-on-year, with NEV sales of 129,800 units, a 49.89% increase [12] - Changan Automobile sold 88,000 NEVs in August, marking an 80% year-on-year growth [15] - Chery Group's NEV sales reached 71,218 units, a 53.1% increase year-on-year [20] Group 2: New Energy Vehicle Trends - BYD's NEV market penetration is approaching 60%, driven by models like the Sea Lion 06 and Qin PLUS [5] - Geely's Galaxy brand saw a remarkable 173% increase in sales, reaching 110,600 units [11] - The new energy vehicle sales of SAIC's various brands, including IM and Roewe, showed significant growth, with some brands achieving over 200% year-on-year increases [13] - Leap Motor emerged as a strong player with 57,066 units delivered, an 88% increase year-on-year [28] - Hongmeng Zhixing's average transaction price reached 380,000 yuan, indicating a successful market strategy [32] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - New entrants like Leap Motor and Hongmeng Zhixing are reshaping the competitive landscape, with "Zero Small Question" replacing the traditional "Weilai Xiaoli" [67] - Xiaomi's automotive division is gaining traction, with over 30,000 units delivered in August, leveraging its brand influence and supply chain capabilities [50] - NIO achieved a record high of 31,305 units delivered in August, with a clear multi-brand strategy [45] - Ideal Auto faced a decline of 40.72% in sales, indicating a challenging period for the company [58] Group 4: Future Outlook - The NEV retail penetration rate is expected to reach 56.7% in August, a 12 percentage point increase year-on-year, with projections for the year to exceed 58% [67] - The upcoming "Golden September and Silver October" season is anticipated to further evolve the market dynamics with new model launches [67]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese automotive market has shown significant growth in the first seven months of 2023, with production and sales increasing by 12% and 12.7% year-on-year, respectively, despite a seasonal decline in July [1][3]. Production and Sales Data - From January to July, the total automotive production reached 18.235 million units, while sales reached 18.269 million units, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.7% and 12% [1]. - In July alone, production and sales were 2.591 million and 2.593 million units, respectively, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 7.3% and 10.7%, but a year-on-year increase of 13.3% and 14.7% [1][3]. Market Dynamics - The decline in July's production and sales is attributed to the traditional off-season and scheduled equipment maintenance by manufacturers, leading to a seasonal slowdown [3]. - The "old-for-new" vehicle policy continues to show positive effects, and the introduction of new models by companies has contributed to stable market operations [3]. Passenger Vehicle Market - In July, the production and sales of passenger vehicles reached 2.293 million and 2.287 million units, with year-on-year growth of 13% and 14.7% [4]. - Chinese brand passenger vehicles accounted for 70.1% of total passenger vehicle sales in July, with a year-on-year increase of 3.8 percentage points [4]. - From January to July, the sales of Chinese brand passenger vehicles reached 10.873 million units, a year-on-year increase of 24.4%, with a market share of 68.6% [5]. Commercial Vehicle Market - In July, commercial vehicle production and sales were 298,000 and 306,000 units, respectively, showing a month-on-month decline but maintaining double-digit year-on-year growth [6]. - From January to July, commercial vehicle production and sales totaled 2.397 million and 2.428 million units, with year-on-year increases of 6% and 3.9% [6]. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) - NEVs continued to show rapid growth, with July production and sales reaching 1.243 million and 1.262 million units, respectively, marking year-on-year increases of 26.3% and 27.4% [7]. - NEVs accounted for 48.7% of total new vehicle sales in July, with domestic sales surpassing 50% for the first time since December [7]. - From January to July, NEV production and sales reached 8.232 million and 8.22 million units, with year-on-year growth of 39.2% and 38.5% [7]. Export Performance - NEVs have become a major driver of export growth, with total automotive exports reaching 3.68 million units from January to July, a year-on-year increase of 12.8% [8]. - Traditional fuel vehicle exports decreased by 7%, while NEV exports surged by 84.6% [8]. - BYD's export growth was particularly notable, with a 130% increase, reaching 553,000 units [8].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The short - term lithium carbonate market may fluctuate widely within the current range. The contraction expectation caused by CATL's production suspension on the supply side is being partially offset by the increase in salt - lake lithium extraction and the recovery of imports. Although the downstream is in the peak season, the procurement rhythm has become cautious due to previous stockpiling, and the continuous pressure on cathode material prices weakens demand elasticity. Lithium carbonate futures may continue to fluctuate within the high - level range [3]. Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Daily Market Summary a. Lithium Carbonate Futures Market Data Changes Analysis - On August 26, the main contract of lithium carbonate closed at 79,020 yuan/ton, a slight decline of 0.45% from the previous trading day. The basis continued to weaken, dropping from 3,320 yuan/ton on the 25th to 2,680 yuan/ton, and the futures discount to the spot increased, indicating that the market's expectation of future supply pressure has increased [1]. - The trading volume of the main contract shrank by 10.7% to 559,599 lots, and the open interest decreased by 19,171 lots. The trading activity of funds cooled down, and some long - positions left the market for risk - avoidance [1]. b. Analysis of Industrial Chain Supply - Demand and Inventory Changes - **Supply side**: There are both short - term disturbances and long - term adjustments. The suspension of CATL's Jiangxi Jianxiawo lithium mica mining area since August 10 has supported the spot market. However, the expansion projects of salt - lake lithium extraction are advancing, and the capacity utilization rate of lithium carbonate has increased by 2.49 percentage points week - on - week to 66.41%, so the overall supply has increased marginally. In July, the import volume of lithium carbonate decreased by 22% month - on - month to 13,845 tons, but Chile's exports to China increased by 33% month - on - month, and the seasonal recovery of overseas supply may ease the tight domestic resource situation [2]. - **Demand side**: The demand in the peak season remains resilient but has limited upward momentum. From August 1 to 17, the retail penetration rate of new energy passenger vehicles reached 58%, and the demand has improved marginally. The production of cathode materials has remained at a high level, but the prices of power - type lithium iron phosphate and ternary materials have declined slightly, and the downstream cost transfer is under pressure. The overall cell prices are stable, and only the square lithium iron phosphate cells have risen slightly by 0.62%. The rigid demand on the demand side still exists, but the momentum for new orders is insufficient [2]. - **Inventory and warehouse receipts**: The lithium carbonate inventory decreased by 713 tons week - on - week to 141,543 tons, with a destocking rate of 0.5%, indicating that the supply - demand tight - balance pattern continues. There is no significant change in warehouse receipts, and the low - inventory environment still supports the price bottom [2]. c. Market Summary - The short - term lithium carbonate market may fluctuate widely within the current range. The lithium carbonate futures may continue to fluctuate within the high - level range, and attention should be paid to the unexpected disturbances to the supply caused by the production reduction or suspension events of lithium mica smelters due to cost inversion [3]. 2. Industrial Chain Price Monitoring - On August 26, the main contract of lithium carbonate was 79,020 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.45% from August 25. The basis was 2,680 yuan/ton, a decrease of 19.28% from the previous day. The open interest of the main contract decreased by 5.20% to 349,496 lots, and the trading volume decreased by 10.74% to 559,599 lots. The market price of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 81,700 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.21% [5]. - From August 15 to August 22, the capacity utilization rate of lithium carbonate increased from 63.92% to 66.41%, and the inventory decreased by 0.50% to 141,543 tons. Among the cells, the price of 523 cylindrical ternary cells increased by 0.23%, the price of cobalt - acid lithium cells increased by 3.60%, and the price of square lithium iron phosphate cells increased by 0.62% [5]. 3. Industry Dynamics and Interpretations a. Spot Market Quotations - On August 26, the SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate index price was 81,739 yuan/ton, a decrease of 780 yuan/ton from the previous working day. The downstream procurement and pricing activities increased slightly compared with the previous day, but some manufacturers reduced their procurement volume this week compared with last week. The overall downstream procurement attitude has become cautious, and they are generally waiting for further price cuts. In the short term, the spot price of lithium carbonate is expected to remain relatively high and continue to fluctuate within the range [6]. b. Downstream Consumption Situation - From August 1 to 17, the retail volume of the new energy passenger vehicle market was 502,000 units, a year - on - year increase of 9% and a month - on - month increase of 12%. The retail penetration rate was 58.0%, and the cumulative retail volume this year was 6.958 million units, a year - on - year increase of 28%. The wholesale volume of new energy passenger vehicles was 474,000 units, a year - on - year increase of 18% and a month - on - month increase of 10%. The wholesale penetration rate was 56.4%, and the cumulative wholesale volume this year was 8.108 million units, a year - on - year increase of 34% [7]. c. Industry News - Since the official suspension of CATL's Jiangxi Yichun Jianxiawo mining area on August 10, the "butterfly effect" has spread throughout the industrial chain [8]. - On August 18, Lanxiao Technology won the bid for the adsorption system of the expansion and renovation project of the comprehensive utilization of old brine for lithium extraction from the Lop Nur Salt Lake of Guotou Xinjiang Lithium Industry Co., Ltd., with a bid amount of 35.7712 million yuan, which will have a positive impact on the company's development in the salt - lake lithium extraction industry [9]. - On August 15, CATL's Jianxiawo mining area suspended production due to the expiration of the mining license, which will directly affect the price of lithium carbonate. Yichun local mines are required to re - apply before September 30 this year [9]. 4. Industrial Chain Data Charts - The content mainly lists the names of various data charts, including the main contract and basis of lithium carbonate futures, lithium concentrate prices, etc., without specific data descriptions [10][13][15]

Core Viewpoint - NIO plans to launch a "special edition" of the Firefly model in China, based on the European version, likely coinciding with the Nio Day in September, alongside the third-generation ES8 launch [1] Group 1: Product Strategy - The new Firefly version will feature a stiffer suspension and a tighter steering feel, prioritizing handling over comfort compared to the existing domestic versions [1] - The Firefly is positioned as a global model, with different calibrations for the Chinese and European markets to cater to varying consumer preferences [1][2] - The domestic version emphasizes comfort, while the European version focuses on sharp and responsive handling [1][3] Group 2: Market Performance - The Firefly's sales have shown a gradual increase, with July sales reaching 2,366 units, impacted by production line upgrades [3][4] - In July, the Firefly's sales contributed over one-seventh of NIO's total sales, with initial monthly sales of 3,680 units [3] - The Firefly's weekly sales from August 11 to August 17 were 875 units, marking a 27.9% increase [4] Group 3: Future Prospects - NIO plans to expand the Firefly's market presence in Europe, with deliveries starting in Norway and the Netherlands, and plans to enter six additional countries by 2025 [4] - The production capacity for the Firefly is expected to increase, with a planned daily output of 220 units and a 10% increase next month [4] - The launch of the L90 model has alleviated previous delivery issues for NIO, providing a more stable sales environment for the Firefly [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - The A-class car market has significantly boosted Xiaopeng Motors' performance, with a remarkable increase in delivery volume and revenue driven primarily by the launch of the MONA M03 model [2][3]. Delivery and Sales Performance - Xiaopeng Motors delivered approximately 197,200 vehicles in the first half of 2025, a 279% increase from about 52,000 vehicles in the same period last year [2]. - Total revenue reached 34.09 billion yuan, up 132.5% from 14.66 billion yuan year-on-year [2]. - The MONA M03 model accounted for approximately 43.79% of total deliveries in the first half of 2025, with around 86,400 units delivered [3]. Product Strategy and Market Positioning - The introduction of the MONA M03 marks Xiaopeng's shift towards the A-class car segment, aiming to improve cash flow and compete in the lower-priced market [2]. - The MONA M03 is priced between 119,800 yuan and 139,800 yuan, making it competitive against models like BYD's Qin PLUS EV, which has higher pricing for some variants [5]. - Xiaopeng's CEO has expressed ambitions to increase the monthly sales of the MONA M03 from 15,000 to 20,000 units [5]. Competitive Landscape - The A-class electric vehicle market is becoming increasingly competitive, with many new energy vehicle companies adopting similar strategies [2]. - Xiaopeng's mid-to-high-end models have struggled, with monthly sales not exceeding 10,000 units, indicating challenges in this segment [12]. Financial Performance - Xiaopeng Motors reported a net loss of 1.14 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a reduction from previous years, indicating signs of financial improvement [14]. - The overall gross margin increased to 16.5% in the first half of 2025, up from 13.5% in the same period last year, with automotive gross margin rising from 6.0% to 12.6% [14]. - Research and development expenses increased by 48.6% year-on-year to 4.19 billion yuan, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation despite financial losses [15].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - The fundamentals of lithium carbonate may be in a situation of both supply and demand increasing, but the inventory is still at a relatively high level. The option market sentiment has turned bullish, with a slight increase in implied volatility. Technically, the 60 - minute MACD shows the double - line above the 0 - axis and the green column converging. The operation suggestion is to conduct short - selling transactions at high prices with a light position and pay attention to controlling risks in trading rhythm [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the main contract is 82,760 yuan/ton, up 1,780 yuan; the net position of the top 20 is - 142,510 lots, down 3,052 lots; the position of the main contract is 390,069 lots, down 5,033 lots; the spread between near and far - month contracts is 820 yuan/ton, up 660 yuan; the Guangzhou Futures Exchange warehouse receipt is 24,045 lots, up 430 lots [2] 3.2 Spot Market - The average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate is 85,200 yuan/ton, down 500 yuan; the average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate is 82,900 yuan/ton, down 500 yuan; the basis of the Li₂CO₃ main contract is 2,440 yuan/ton, down 2,280 yuan [2] 3.3 Upstream Situation - The average price of spodumene concentrate (6% CIF China) is 980 US dollars/ton, unchanged; the average price of amblygonite is 8,275 yuan/ton, down 250 yuan; the price of lepidolite (2 - 2.5%) is 2,645 yuan/ton, unchanged [2] 3.4 Industry Situation - The monthly output of lithium carbonate is 44,600 tons, up 500 tons; the monthly import volume is 13,845.31 tons, down 3,852.31 tons; the monthly export volume is 366.35 tons, down 63.31 tons; the monthly operating rate of lithium carbonate enterprises is 48%, down 4 percentage points; the monthly output of power batteries is 133,800 MWh, up 4,600 MWh [2] 3.5 Downstream and Application Situation - The price of ternary material (523 single - crystal type) in China is 131,000 yuan/ton, up 1,000 yuan; the monthly operating rate of ternary cathode materials is 52%, up 1 percentage point; the price of lithium iron phosphate is 34,300 yuan/ton, unchanged; the monthly operating rate of lithium iron phosphate cathodes is 51%, down 1 percentage point [2] - The monthly production of new - energy vehicles is 1,243,000 units, down 25,000 units; the monthly sales volume is 1,262,000 units, down 67,000 units; the cumulative sales penetration rate is 44.99%, up 0.68 percentage points; the cumulative sales volume is 8,220,000 units, up 2,286,000 units; the monthly export volume is 225,000 units, up 20,000 units; the cumulative export volume is 1.308 million units, up 600,000 units [2] 3.6 Option Situation - The total call position is 159,626 contracts, up 14,286 contracts; the total put position is 146,399 contracts, down 1,225 contracts; the put - call ratio of total positions is 91.71%, down 9.8577 percentage points; the at - the - money IV implied volatility is 0.44%, up 0.0080 percentage points [2] 3.7 Industry News - From August 1 - 17, the retail sales of the national passenger car market were 866,000 units, a year - on - year increase of 2% compared with the same period in August last year and an 8% increase compared with the same period last month. The cumulative retail sales this year were 13.611 million units, a year - on - year increase of 10%. The retail sales of the national passenger car new - energy market were 502,000 units, a year - on - year increase of 9% compared with the same period in August last year and a 12% increase compared with the same period last month. The retail penetration rate of the national passenger car new - energy market was 58.0%. The cumulative retail sales this year were 6.958 million units, a year - on - year increase of 28% [2] - From January - July 2025, the top ten SUV manufacturers in terms of sales sold a total of 5.599 million vehicles, accounting for 67.2% of the total SUV sales. Among these ten enterprises, the sales of Tesla and GAC Toyota decreased to varying degrees compared with the same period last year, while the sales of other enterprises increased to varying degrees [2] - Premier African Minerals announced that its Zulu lithium project has made a major breakthrough, and the plant has moved from the commissioning phase to the refining optimization phase [2] - Sigma Lithium's lithium concentrate production in the second quarter reached 68,368 tons, a year - on - year increase of 38%, exceeding the quarterly target of 67,500 tons; the full - sustaining cost dropped to 594 US dollars/ton, lower than the target value of 660 US dollars [2]

Group 1 - The monthly active volume of new energy vehicles is approaching 34 million, highlighting which brands are leading the market [4][8] - Domestic brands are rising, questioning which can challenge the resale value of international luxury brands [4][8] - New force models like Xiaomi YU7 are reshaping the market landscape for mid-to-large pure electric SUVs [4][8]