2025-10-09 02:00Summary of Automotive Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The automotive market in September showed a 20% month-over-month increase in customer traffic, demand, leads, orders, and delivery volumes compared to August, driven by new product launches and market demand [1][2] - Some brands like BYD experienced flat or slightly declining year-over-year sales, while brands like Geely saw growth [1][2] Key Insights - Sales Performance: During the double holiday period, mid-to-high-end sedans and new products performed well, with BYD's Dynasty series up 30% month-over-month and flat year-over-year, while the Ocean series grew 35% month-over-month and 10% year-over-year. Geely's Galaxy series saw a 50% month-over-month increase [1][4] - Subsidy Impact: The cessation of local replacement subsidies led to noticeable fluctuations in orders. The fourth batch of automotive consumption subsidies is expected to be implemented in mid-October to cover the shopping seasons of Double Eleven and Double Twelve, with expectations of year-over-year sales growth in October and November, while December may remain flat [1][5] - Inventory Levels: Inventory pressure has eased across brands, with BYD reducing inventory for five consecutive months. Major dealers have inventory levels of about 2.1 to 2.2 months, while smaller dealers are below 2 months. Geely and Leap Motor's inventory is also below 1.5 months. In contrast, fuel vehicle brands like Mercedes, BMW, and Audi have higher inventory levels exceeding 2 months [1][7] Market Dynamics - Production Strategy: Manufacturers do not have strong replenishment demands. BYD aims to assist dealers in overcoming high inventory and low profit situations. Geely maintains low inventory due to higher-than-expected sales. Overall, production strategies are moderately increasing, with strong terminal demand continuing a slow decline trend [1][8] - Future Tax Policies: The expected 5% refund on vehicle purchase tax for next year will significantly impact the average transaction price of new energy vehicles, estimated at around 160,000 yuan, while the impact on fuel vehicles priced below 120,000 yuan will be relatively minor. This, combined with trade-in policies, may lead to a 10% to 15% year-over-year sales decline in Q1 2026 [3][9] Competitive Landscape - Market Competition: Brands are focusing on capturing existing users, with companies like Huawei and Geely actively launching new models to maintain market growth. The demand for large five-seat and six-seat SUVs, especially plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, is expected to be strong in Q4 2025 [14][15][17] - New Product Launches: Upcoming new energy products from major players like BYD and Geely are anticipated to enhance market competitiveness, particularly in the 200,000 to 250,000 yuan price range, competing with traditional fuel vehicles [19][23] Consumer Behavior - User Preferences: Consumers are increasingly making quick purchasing decisions due to rumors of subsidy policy changes, leading to reduced discounting and lower inventory levels across popular models [6][20] - Market Trends: The demand for large five-seat and six-seat models is driven by budget-conscious consumers, indicating significant potential in this market segment [26] Conclusion - The automotive industry is experiencing a dynamic shift with strong demand for new energy vehicles, particularly in the SUV segment. The upcoming policy changes and competitive strategies will play a crucial role in shaping market dynamics in the near future.