July 10, 2025 03:51 AM GMT Investor Presentation | Asia Pacific China Autos Overview | M | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | Foundation | | July 10, 2025 03:51 AM GMT | | | | Investor Presentation Asia Pacific | Morgan Stanley Asia Limited+ | | | | Tim Hsiao | | | | Equity Analyst | | | China Autos Overview | Tim.Hsiao@morganstanley.com Stanley Wang | +852 2848-1982 | | | Research Associate Stanley.Wang@morganstanley.com | +852 2848-7382 | | | Peggy Wang | | | | Research Associate | | | | Peggy.Pc.Wang@morganst ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues reached RMB 12 billion, an increase of 21.5% year over year but a decrease of 38.9% quarter over quarter [16] - Vehicle sales were RMB 9.9 billion, up 18.6% year over year and down 43.1% quarter over quarter [16] - Vehicle gross margin was 10.2%, compared to 9.2% in Q1 last year and 13.1% last quarter [18] - Overall gross margin was 7.6%, up from 4.9% in Q1 last year but down from 11.7% last quarter [19] - Net loss was RMB 6.8 billion, an increase of 30.2% year over year and a decrease of 5.1% quarter over quarter [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company delivered 42,094 smart EVs, up 40.1% year over year, including 27,313 from NIO and 14,781 from Envoy [5][6] - Deliveries in April and May totaled 946,231, indicating a strong start for the new models [5] - The new ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5P were launched in late May, with expectations of total deliveries in Q2 between 147,000, representing 25.5% to 30.7% growth year over year [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - NIO operates 184 NIO Houses and 461 NIO Spaces, with 391 service centers and 66 delivery centers [11] - The company has 3,408 power swap stations worldwide, providing over 75 million swaps to users [11] - NIO has partnered with more than 10 local partners in over 15 core markets worldwide for international expansion [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs across R&D, supply chain, sales, and service functions [14] - NIO plans to launch multiple core models in the second half of 2025, expecting deliveries to accelerate from Q3 [13] - The company is focusing on balancing sales volume with selling prices to improve gross profit [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that 2025 is a challenging year for product launches, but they expect stronger sales and improved efficiency in the second half [13] - The company is confident in achieving breakeven in Q4, with operational targets set for vehicle gross margin and expense control [64] - Management emphasized the importance of cost reduction measures and operational efficiency improvements to enhance financial performance [34][88] Other Important Information - NIO completed a share offering in Hong Kong, raising over HKD 4 billion, which is expected to support future growth [13] - The company is implementing a new mechanism to improve R&D efficiency by consolidating resources across brands [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Volume sales guidance for Q2 - Management expects to deliver around 72,000 to 75,000 units in Q2, with a focus on stabilizing prices and improving vehicle gross margins [26][28] Question: Cost reduction efforts - Management has implemented cost control measures and expects to see significant improvements in R&D and SG&A expenses in the second half of the year [30][34] Question: Feedback on new models and autonomous driving - Positive feedback has been received for the new world model, with improvements in active safety features and overall driving experience [40][42] Question: Strategy for Envoy brand and sales expectations - Management noted that the L60 has seen a 40% increase in monthly deliveries, and they expect continued growth with the upcoming L90 launch [47][52] Question: Cash flow improvements and management - Management highlighted the importance of improving operating cash flow through increased sales volume and cost control measures [87][88] Question: Overseas market strategy - The company is shifting to a partnership model for international expansion, focusing on long-term growth rather than aggressive volume targets [94] Question: Production capacity for Q4 - Current production capacity is sufficient to meet Q4 delivery targets, with plans to add a third factory in September [98] Question: Working capital and cash conversion cycle - Management acknowledged longer cash conversion cycles but is transitioning to an inventory-based sales model to better meet consumer demand [100]

Core Insights - XPeng Inc. reported a significant increase in vehicle deliveries, achieving 33,525 Smart EVs in May 2025, which is a 230% year-over-year growth and marks the seventh consecutive month of delivering over 30,000 units [2][7] - For the first five months of 2025, XPeng delivered a total of 162,578 Smart EVs, reflecting a remarkable 293% increase compared to the same period last year [2] Product Launch and Features - On May 28, 2025, the company launched the MONA M03 Max, which lowers the entry price for urban AI smart driving to the 150,000 RMB range, making advanced vehicle technology more accessible to younger consumers [3] - The MONA M03 Max is the first XPeng model equipped with the AI Tianji XOS 5.7.0, offering over 300 new features [3] User Engagement and Technology - XPeng's XNGP achieved a monthly active user penetration rate of 85% in urban driving as of May 2025 [4] - The MONA M03 Max features human-machine co-driving capabilities, allowing both ADAS and drivers to share control, enhancing the collaboration between manual and smart driving [4] Company Overview - XPeng is a leading Chinese Smart EV company focused on designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing Smart EVs for technology-savvy middle-class consumers [5] - The company is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with manufacturing plants located in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province [5]

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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for BYD with a target price of HKD 491.00 [6][21][19] Core Insights - BYD reported a revenue of CNY 170 billion in 1Q25, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 36% but a quarter-on-quarter decline of 38% due to a shipment of 1 million NEVs, which is a 60% increase year-on-year [1][8] - The gross profit margin (GPM) for BYD in 1Q25 was 20.1%, down 0.6 percentage points year-on-year, indicating ongoing fierce competition in the market [1][8] - Operating profit for BYD was CNY 5.6 billion, a 39% increase year-on-year, while net profit reached CNY 9.2 billion, doubling year-on-year [1][8] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue for 1Q25 was CNY 170.36 billion, a 36% increase year-on-year but a 38% decrease quarter-on-quarter [8] - Operating profit was CNY 5.6 billion, up 39% year-on-year, while net profit was CNY 9.2 billion, reflecting a 100% increase year-on-year [1][8] - The GPM was 20.1%, down from 20.7% in 1Q24, indicating a decline in profitability due to competitive pressures [1][8] Market Dynamics - The report highlights that BYD continues to benefit from its business scale despite a competitive environment, with sales and marketing expenses growing at a slower pace than revenue [1][4] - Recent government policies tightening smart driving function promotions have affected order volumes across the industry, prompting a shift in focus towards pricing strategies [2][3] Strategic Initiatives - BYD has initiated time-limited promotions with price cuts of 8-17% on select models to stimulate demand [4] - The company aims to improve liquidity through a proposed distribution of bonus shares, increasing the total number of shares from 3,039 million to 9,117 million [5][21]