Original from @leRaffl.LeRaffl (@leRaffl):🇸🇬 Singapore - February 26 - BEV Trajectory55.8% BEV1.9% PHEV42.3% ICE (of which 34.2%p were HEV)Trailing 12 months are:51.7% BEV2.3% PHEV46.0% ICE (of which 35.0%p were HEV)Graphs are available in the Gallery: https://t.co/3f4RtYFVSz https://t.co/bo0Fc5ocWo ...

Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for several companies in the automotive sector, particularly focusing on those with strong PHEV/HEV technology reserves and active market expansion in Europe [5]. Core Insights - The EU's "price commitment" mechanism is expected to significantly enhance the profitability of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands exporting to Europe, with a notable increase in market share and sales volume [13][14]. - Chinese passenger vehicles have achieved a market share of 5.4% in Europe, with a year-on-year increase of 2.7 percentage points, driven by strong sales in the EV, PHEV, and HEV segments [16][21]. - The report highlights the rapid growth of Chinese brands in the PHEV market, with a significant contribution from companies like BYD and SAIC, which are validating their export strategies [16][47]. Summary by Sections 1. EU "Price Commitment" Mechanism - The EU's new guidelines for price commitments are anticipated to positively impact the profits of Chinese EV manufacturers, allowing them to avoid high tariffs and improve their profit margins [13][14]. - In 2025, Chinese brands achieved a total of 246,000 EV sales in Europe, marking an 80.3% increase year-on-year, with a market share of 9.7% [13][14]. 2. Market Share Growth of Chinese Brands - In 2025, Chinese passenger vehicles in Europe recorded a total sales volume of 717,000 units, reflecting a 104.8% year-on-year increase, with significant contributions from EV, PHEV, and HEV models [16][21]. - The PHEV segment saw the most substantial growth, with a market share increase of 11.0% year-on-year, while HEV and EV segments also showed positive trends [21][36]. 3. PHEV and HEV Market Dynamics - The report notes that the PHEV market is where Chinese brands are gaining the most traction, with a market share of 13.9% in 2025, while HEV models also saw a notable increase [36][37]. - The competitive landscape in the HEV market is favorable for Chinese brands, with significant sales growth driven by models from SAIC and other manufacturers [36][56]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with robust PHEV/HEV technology and those actively expanding their presence in the European market, such as BYD, Geely, and Great Wall Motors [36][76]. - The anticipated growth in the PHEV segment is expected to replicate the success seen in the domestic market, driving further electrification globally [76][77].