在全球绿色能源转型过程中，新能源汽车扮演着重要角色，在带动消费方面发挥着重要作用。而在新能 源汽车中，电池是一个不可或缺的组成部分。放眼全球，在新能源汽车的电池领域，宁德时代 （300750）都是一家不得不提到的企业。根据2025年半年报，宁德时代上半年总营收1789亿元，同比增 长7.3%；归母净利润305亿元，同比增长33.3%。 宁德时代为何如此赚钱？产品何以销往全球？近日，《金融时报》记者跟随"活力中国调研行"采访团， 来到位于福建省宁德市的宁德时代，探寻这家企业背后的故事。 一走进宁德时代的展厅，就看到许多不同类型电池的展示台。记者看到，在模拟零下40摄氏度环境的展 台上，电池依然可以正常供电。 凭借在高能量密度、超级快充、电池安全等方面的技术突破，宁德时代打破了消费者对电动车续航、补 能和安全等焦虑，大大促进了全球电动化进程。目前，市场上已有多家汽车品牌与宁德时代展开合作。 截至2025年6月，宁德时代已服务超过2043万辆车，累计销往66个国家及地区。在广泛的实践中，宁德 时代形成了独特的以研发测试数据和海量实车反馈互相印证的研发闭环。通过在材料研发、产品研发、 工程设计、测试分析、智能制造、信 ...

Core Viewpoint - The global electric vehicle supply chain remains highly prosperous in the first half of 2025, driving strong growth in the upstream electrolyte market, with China's dominant position in the global market further strengthened [1]. Production and Growth - In the first half of 2025, domestic electrolyte production in China reached 941,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 54.57%, while global electrolyte production was 1,005,000 tons, with a year-on-year growth of 46.71% [2]. - It is projected that global electrolyte production will exceed 2.1 million tons in 2025 [2]. Market Trends - Despite a slowdown compared to the over 80% growth rates of 2022-2023, the year-on-year growth of nearly 55% in China and over 46% globally in the first half of 2025 indicates strong market momentum even at high base levels [4]. - The domestic market is highly competitive, particularly among second-tier companies, with market shares closely contested [4]. Competitive Landscape - The market concentration continues to rise, with leading companies holding significant advantages. Tianqi Materials leads with over 30% market share, followed by BYD and New Zhongbang [7]. - The top three companies (Tianqi, BYD, New Zhongbang) collectively hold a market share of 62.4%, firmly controlling the market [8]. - Second-tier manufacturers, including Xianghe Kunlun and Zhuhai Saiwei, have market shares around 4-5%, indicating fierce competition [8]. Global Market Dynamics - Only Yienke has entered the global top thirteen rankings, while other overseas companies are falling behind, leading to a gradual decrease in their market share [9]. - The electrolyte market in the first half of 2025 continued its high growth trend, with Chinese companies maintaining a core position in the global supply chain [11]. Future Outlook - As the global electrification process deepens, technological iterations (such as new lithium salts and solid-state electrolyte exploration) and cost control capabilities will be key for companies to maintain and enhance competitiveness [11]. - The industry concentration is expected to further tilt towards leading companies, with China's electrolyte industry continuing to empower the development of the global electric vehicle industry through its scale and technological advantages [11].

Core Viewpoint - The global electric vehicle supply chain remains highly prosperous in the first half of 2025, with China's dominance in the market further strengthened [2]. Group 1: Production and Growth - In the first half of 2025, domestic electrolyte production in China reached 912,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 49.74%, while global production reached 980,000 tons, up 43.12% year-on-year [3]. - Despite a slowdown compared to the over 80% growth rates of 2022-2023, the nearly 50% year-on-year growth in China and over 40% globally in 2025H1 indicates strong market momentum even at high base levels [5]. Group 2: Market Competition Landscape - The domestic electrolyte market concentration continues to rise, with leading companies showing significant advantages. Tianqi Materials holds over 30% market share, followed by BYD and New Zobang [8]. - The top three companies (Tianqi, BYD, New Zobang) together control 61.73% of the market, firmly establishing their dominance [9]. - The competition among second-tier manufacturers is intense, with companies like Xianghe Kunlun, Shida Shenghua, and Zhuhai Saiwei each holding market shares in the 4%-5% range [9]. - The share of "other" manufacturers is only 4.65%, indicating a narrowing space for smaller players and an increasing Matthew effect in the industry [10]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The electrolyte market in the first half of 2025 continues to show high growth, with Chinese companies maintaining a core position in the global supply chain. The market structure exhibits a "tripod" pattern dominated by Tianqi, BYD, and New Zobang, while second-tier companies face fierce competition [13]. - As the global electrification process deepens, technological iterations and cost control will be key for companies to maintain and enhance competitiveness, with industry concentration expected to tilt further towards leading firms [13].

Group 1 - The chairman of Porsche, Oliver Blume, indicated that due to "relatively low" sales, Porsche may stop selling electric vehicles in China within the next two to three years [1] - Porsche confirmed that the rumors regarding the cessation of electric vehicle sales in China are misinterpretations, and the company will continue to advance its electrification process in the Chinese market [1] - Porsche plans to launch a new all-electric Cayenne model, while currently offering two electric models, the Taycan and Macan EV, along with hybrid versions of the Panamera and Cayenne [3] Group 2 - Porsche has revised its sales revenue forecast for 2025 to between €37 billion and €38 billion, down from the previous estimate of €39 billion to €40 billion [5] - The company has decided not to expand its Cellforce subsidiary's high-performance battery production plans due to pressures from tariffs and a decline in demand for electric luxury vehicles in China [5] - In 2024, Porsche's global new car deliveries are expected to be 310,700 units, a 3% decrease year-on-year, with a significant drop in the Chinese market where deliveries fell by 28% to 56,900 units [5]

Core Viewpoint - The global lithium battery industry is experiencing a new wave of capacity expansion since 2025, driven by the increasing demand in the power battery and energy storage markets, with major companies accelerating their investments and production plans [2][3]. Group 1: Capacity Expansion - Major companies like CATL, Ganfeng Lithium, and Samsung SDI are disclosing expansion plans across various regions including China, Southeast Asia, and Europe, targeting diverse applications such as power, energy storage, and electric tools [2]. - CATL has announced a new 40GWh battery capacity in Dongying, Shandong, adhering to "zero-carbon factory" standards and utilizing a high proportion of green electricity [3]. - By the end of 2024, CATL's total capacity is expected to reach 676GWh, with over 200GWh under construction, indicating a strong market growth outlook [3]. Group 2: Market Trends and Innovations - The expansion is not limited to battery production; it also includes upstream materials like silicon-based anodes and high-pressure lithium iron phosphate, which are becoming new investment focuses [3][6]. - Ganfeng Lithium is accelerating the industrialization of solid-state batteries, with a new 10GWh project in Nanchang, aiming to become a comprehensive manufacturing base for various battery types [5]. - The demand for cylindrical batteries is rising, with companies investing in new production capacities in Southeast Asia to meet the needs of electric tools and emerging applications [6]. Group 3: Financial and Operational Efficiency - As capacity utilization improves, the depreciation pressure from expansion is alleviating, with CATL's utilization rate reaching 80% in the second half of 2024, a 20 percentage point increase from the first half [4]. - CATL is leveraging technologies like super drawlines to enhance investment returns, aiming for capital expenditure growth to be lower than capacity growth [3]. Group 4: Market Sentiment and Caution - Despite the optimistic demand outlook, there are differing views on the growth of lithium battery demand, with some suggesting that the industry's sales and production have remained around 70%, indicating a need for cautious assessment of the expansion driven by optimistic demand expectations [7].