Core Viewpoint - The new energy vehicle market in 2025 did not experience a significant year-end surge due to policy exhaustion and consumer hesitation, but several companies achieved substantial year-on-year growth in deliveries, with Leap Motor and Xpeng Motors doubling their delivery volumes, while NIO showed a recovery in the second half of the year with a 46.88% increase [1]. Group 1: Company Performance - Leap Motor delivered 60,423 vehicles in December 2025, a year-on-year increase of 42.11%, and achieved a total of 596,555 vehicles for the year, marking a 103.1% increase [2][3]. - NIO's December deliveries reached 48,135 vehicles, a record high for the month with a 54.59% year-on-year increase, and a total of 326,028 vehicles for the year, reflecting a 46.88% growth [5]. - Li Auto delivered 44,246 vehicles in December, with a total of 406,343 vehicles for the year, representing an 18.81% decline year-on-year, but it became the first new force brand to surpass 1.54 million cumulative deliveries [7]. - Xpeng Motors achieved total deliveries of 429,445 vehicles in 2025, a 125.94% increase, although December deliveries were 37,508, falling short of the fourth-quarter guidance [9]. Group 2: Strategic Developments - Leap Motor plans to target one million deliveries in 2026, with new models from the A and D series set to launch [3]. - NIO's ES8 model became a key contributor to sales, with a significant number of orders expected to offset potential performance dips in early 2026 [5]. - Li Auto is facing challenges in its pure electric transition, with supply chain issues affecting production capacity, but it is expanding into overseas markets to alleviate domestic competition [7]. - Xpeng Motors is set to launch seven new models with advanced configurations in 2026, aiming to significantly expand its market reach [9]. Group 3: Market Insights - The absence of a year-end surge in the automotive market was confirmed by industry analysts, and new government policies aimed at stimulating consumption are expected to stabilize the market in 2026 [11][12].