2025 ANNUAL RESULTS GEELY AUTOMOBILE HOLDINGS LIMITED ( Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability ) Stock Codes: 175 (HKD Counter) and 80175 (RMB Counter) 2026/03/18 IMPORTANT NOTICE The information contained herein is meant for presentation purposes only and may not be used and relied upon by any other party. It is not to be taken in substitution for the exercise of judgement. You shall be solely responsible for making your own independent investigation of the merits of the discussions ment ...

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese new energy vehicle market is experiencing a significant shift in 2025, with pure electric vehicles regaining market share while range-extended electric vehicles show signs of fatigue [2][4][7]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - In 2024, range-extended and plug-in hybrid vehicles were the main growth drivers in the Chinese new energy vehicle market, with wholesale sales of plug-in hybrids reaching 3.91 million units, a year-on-year increase of 84.8%, and range-extended vehicles at 1.179 million units, up 70.9% [2][3]. - Pure electric vehicle wholesale sales in 2024 totaled 7.095 million units, with a year-on-year growth rate of only 15.9%, leading to a market share drop to 58% [3]. 2025 Trends - In early 2025, the market structure began to shift significantly, with pure electric vehicle sales showing a notable recovery. January, February, and March saw year-on-year growth rates of 23.3%, 69.6%, and 35.2%, respectively [4]. - Conversely, range-extended vehicle growth slowed, with January showing a decline of 11.3%, and February and March growth rates of 7.4% and 26.0%, respectively [4]. - The share of pure electric vehicles in March 2025 rose to 62.8%, surpassing the 60% mark again [4]. Retail Market Insights - In the first quarter of 2025, pure electric vehicle retail sales grew by 45.2%, leading among all new energy vehicle types, while plug-in hybrids grew by 33.7%, and range-extended vehicles saw minimal growth of only 0.7% [4]. Market Structure Characteristics - The recovery of the pure electric market exhibits a "barbell" structure, driven by both low-end entry-level and high-end segments. The A00 class (micro) electric vehicles saw a remarkable year-on-year growth of 87% in March, increasing their share to 19% [5]. - New energy vehicle brands, particularly in the high-end segment, contributed significantly to growth, with new force brands capturing a market share of 17.1%, up 3 percentage points year-on-year [5]. Competitive Landscape - Despite lower absolute sales in the high-end segment compared to entry-level markets, the growth trend and brand image enhancement are significant. The average promotional discount for luxury electric vehicles reached 26.1% by March [6]. - The range-extended segment faces challenges, exemplified by the significant decline in sales for key players like Seres, which saw a 42.47% drop in the first quarter [6]. - The overall high growth in the new energy market in early 2025 is attributed to a shift in policy timing, with the stimulus window expected to be from February to December, contrasting with the previous year's concentrated efforts in the latter half [6].