Core Insights - The event held by Great Wall Motors' WEY brand highlighted the challenges faced since its establishment and outlined future strategies for growth [2][6] - The company is shifting to a direct sales model, which contrasts with the industry trend of moving towards dealer networks, aiming to strengthen brand recognition and customer engagement [3][4] Group 1: Company Strategy - Great Wall Motors plans to establish a robust direct sales service system for the WEY brand, aiming to clarify its positioning as a high-end intelligent new energy brand [3] - The company will restart its direct sales model in May 2024, having previously utilized a dealer model, with a goal of expanding to 600 stores covering over 200 cities within the year [3][4] - The direct sales strategy is designed to operate alongside the existing dealer network, creating a dual-track sales approach to adapt to market changes [3][4] Group 2: Market Positioning - The WEY brand has experienced significant fluctuations in sales since its launch, with a notable decline in 2022 to 36,400 units, but a recovery began in 2023 [6][7] - In 2024, the brand's cumulative sales reached 54,700 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 31.55% [7] - The introduction of the new "All-Power Super Intelligent Platform" aims to cater to diverse consumer needs by supporting five different powertrain types, enhancing the brand's competitive edge [7][8] Group 3: Product Development - The new platform features advanced technologies, including a 6C fast-charging system that allows for 200 kilometers of range with just 5 minutes of charging [8] - The company launched the refreshed Blue Mountain model, with three variants priced between 299,800 and 326,800 yuan, and announced an 80,000 yuan subsidy for early supporters of the brand [8] - Sales data indicates a positive trend, with WEY selling 4,811 units in April 2024, a year-on-year increase of 7.92%, and a cumulative sales increase of 28.94% in the first four months of the year [8]