Core Insights - The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a significant shift, with pure electric vehicles gaining a competitive edge over range-extended vehicles due to advancements in technology and infrastructure [1][2]. Group 1: Market Trends - The pure electric vehicle segment has seen substantial growth in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year, while the range-extended vehicle segment has shown only slight growth [2]. - In July, pure electric vehicles continued to demonstrate strong growth, whereas range-extended vehicles experienced negative growth compared to the same month last year, indicating a potential shift towards a "golden age" for pure electric vehicles [2]. Group 2: Infrastructure Development - The number of public charging stations in China has exceeded 5 million, which is more than ten times the number from a few years ago, significantly alleviating concerns about charging infrastructure [1]. - The deployment of battery swap stations is crucial; once the number of stations reaches between 3,400 and 3,500, a qualitative change is expected, with 90% of users living or working within a 3-kilometer radius of at least one NIO battery swap station, further reducing range anxiety [1].