Market Trend - Malaysian automaker Perodua launched its first electric car [1] Business Strategy - Perodua will sell the vehicle separately to the battery to reduce upfront costs [1] - The strategy aims to appeal to middle-income earners [1]

Core Insights - Global electric car sales are projected to exceed 20 million units in 2025, representing over 25% of total car sales worldwide, marking a 17.6% increase from the previous year [1] Investment Opportunities - Investors may consider electric vehicle (EV) focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV), KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ETF (KARS), State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (HAIL), and iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV) for exposure to the EV market [2][3] Company Performance - Tesla is facing increased competition from Chinese automakers, impacting its sales performance, which has seen a decline in the first half of 2025 after a drop in annual deliveries in 2024 [4][5] - BYD Company is experiencing profit margin losses due to aggressive pricing strategies and competition in the Chinese market, leading to stalled sales momentum [7] ETF Performance - Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV) has net assets of $330.38 million and has surged 28.5% year to date, with top holdings including Tesla and Toyota Motors [9][10] - KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ETF (KARS) has net assets of $81.85 million and has increased by 49% year to date, with significant holdings in Tesla and BYD [11][12] - State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (HAIL) has assets worth $21.16 million and has gained 19% year to date, focusing on companies driving smart transportation innovation [13][14] - iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV) has net assets of $168.92 million and has risen 32.6% year to date, with major holdings in Tesla and Xpeng [15]

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