Core Insights - The article discusses the current state and future trends of the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) market, highlighting shifts in market structure, sales performance, and technological advancements in autonomous driving features. Market Structure - By May 2025, the market share of new energy sedans is 42.5%, down 2.4 percentage points year-on-year, while the share of new energy SUVs has reached 47.2%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points [7] - In May 2025, NEV sales reached 1.307 million units, a month-on-month increase of 6.7% and a year-on-year increase of 36.8%, with a penetration rate of 48.7% [9] Sales Performance - Sales of new energy passenger vehicles totaled 1.234 million units, with a month-on-month increase of 7.7%, while sales of new energy commercial vehicles were 73,000 units, down 8.3% month-on-month but up 63.4% year-on-year [9] - The commercial vehicle segment saw all models experience year-on-year growth, with tractor trucks increasing nearly 300% [7] Technological Advancements - The installation rate of L2 and above assisted driving features in new energy passenger vehicles reached 77.8% from January to April 2025, indicating a trend towards broader adoption of advanced driving technologies [11] - The overall installation rate of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) in passenger vehicles reached 60.1%, with new energy passenger vehicles at 64.3% [14][15] - Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) installation rates in the passenger vehicle market reached 57.5%, with new energy vehicles at 68.4% [20] Industry Trends - The market is transitioning from "price competition" to "value competition," emphasizing technology and service integration [9] - The "smart driving equality" movement is driving down the costs of sensors and chips, accelerating the adoption of assisted driving features across various price segments [33][35] - Major automakers are rapidly advancing the democratization of assisted driving technologies, with companies like BYD, Geely, and Changan releasing new intelligent driving systems [41]