Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current trends and developments in the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market, highlighting sales performance, market structure, and advancements in intelligent driving technologies. Group 1: Market Trends - In July 2025, sales of new energy vehicles reached 1.262 million units, showing a month-on-month decline of 5.0% but a year-on-year growth of 27.3%, with a penetration rate of 48.7% [5] - The sales of new energy passenger vehicles were 1.195 million units, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.4%, while new energy commercial vehicle sales reached 67,000 units, up 74.9% year-on-year [9] Group 2: Market Structure - In July 2025, the market share of new energy sedans was 43.7%, down 0.3 percentage points year-on-year, while the share of new energy SUVs was 46.3%, down 2.0 percentage points [7] - All segments in the market experienced growth, with commercial vehicles growing faster than passenger vehicles, and MPV models in the passenger vehicle market showing significant increases [7] Group 3: Intelligent Driving Technology - The installation rate of L2 and above auxiliary driving functions in new energy passenger vehicles reached 82.6% in the first half of 2025, with significant growth in the market below 160,000 [11] - The overall installation rate of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) in passenger vehicles was 64.4%, with new energy passenger vehicles achieving a rate of 67.1% [14] - The installation rate of Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) in the overall passenger vehicle market was 59.4%, while new energy passenger vehicles reached 69.9% [20] - The Automatic Lane Change (ALC) function benefits from advancements in sensor technology, improving environmental perception for better decision-making [23] - The Automatic Parking Assistance (APA) function's installation rate in passenger vehicles was 34.4%, with higher rates in the market above 240,000 [28] Group 4: Domain Control Evolution - The evolution of domain controllers reflects the technological advancements in smart automotive electronics, transitioning from application layer integration to physical layer integration, and eventually to function integration based on a single chip [32][34] - The rapid development of domain controllers is driven by the increasing demand for high-performance and reliable chips, which are essential for smart vehicle systems [37] - Despite the progress, challenges remain in the form of technical complexity, product reliability, and ecosystem development, which require time to address [40]

Group 1 - The recent period has been challenging for Xiaomi, particularly due to the trust crisis triggered by the fatal accident involving the Xiaomi SU7, prompting a reevaluation of smart driving technology in the industry [1] - The market for smart driving features remains strong, with a survey indicating that nearly 30% of consumers are willing to pay over 10,000 yuan for advanced driving assistance systems [3] - The penetration rate of L2 and above driving assistance features in the new energy passenger car market reached 66.3% in early 2025, indicating a growing consumer focus on smart driving capabilities [3] Group 2 - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China surpassed that of fuel vehicles, reaching 51.5% in April, with predictions suggesting it will exceed 70% by 2030 [6] - The competition among new energy vehicle manufacturers is intensifying, with Leap Motor achieving a 173% year-on-year increase in deliveries, becoming the top seller in April [10] - The Leap B10 model, which features a lower price point for laser radar technology, significantly contributed to its sales, highlighting the importance of competitive pricing in the smart driving market [12] Group 3 - The smart driving market is characterized by a split between safety ethics and rising consumer demand, leading to a search for balance within the industry [9] - The market is dominated by three main models: third-party solutions like Momenta, vertical integration by Huawei, and in-house development by companies like XPeng [18] - Momenta holds a 60% market share in the urban NOA supply chain, while Huawei's HI model accounts for nearly 30%, indicating the strong position of domestic suppliers in the smart driving sector [19][20] Group 4 - Traditional automotive giants are recognizing new opportunities in the smart driving space, particularly in safety, which has become a competitive advantage [23] - The competition in the smart driving sector is evolving from merely stacking features to a multidimensional battle focusing on safety experience, scale, and ecosystem [23]