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Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PV Sales Down 30% wow As Promotions End.

China’s PV insurance registrations grew 16.9% yoy but fell 30.4% wow in the 27th week of 2025 due to the roll-back of promotional discounts, in line with expectations. On 9 July, BYD announced L4 smart parking and promised to take responsibility for any losses incurred; Geely unveiled the ground-breaking SEA-S platform and its new flagship hybrid SUV, Zeekr 9X. Chongqing recently announced a new EV subsidies policy. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL, Geely and Tuopu.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PV sales up 6.9% yoy on last-minute buying be...

China’s PV insurance registrations grew 6.9% yoy/4.0% wow in the 26th week of 2025, in line with expectations, while BYD’s sales fell 5% wow during the week. The rollback of discounts and the high inventory level constitute earnings headwinds. We cut BYD’s target price from HK$163.30 to HK$142.00. Geely raised its 2025 sales target to 3m units on upbeat sales. We raise target price for Geely from HK$31.00 to HK$35.00. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL, Geely and Tuopu.

Claire Wang Kelai ... (+2)
  • Claire Wang Kelai
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: Sales surge, driven by price cuts and new mod...

China’s PV insurance registrations grew 24% yoy, 18% mom and 27% wow in the 24th week of 2025, with a PEV market share of 55.1%. BYD’s sales rebounded 25% wow during the week on price cuts, easing inventory pressure. Geely launched the AI-powered Xingrui Cloud Power 2.0 and Galaxy A7 EM-i, featuring ultra-low fuel use and smart energy management. Robotaxi commercialisation is accelerating vehicle intelligentisation. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Desay SV and Tuopu.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PEV sales edged up wow. Maintain MARKET WEIGH...

China’s PV insurance registrations rose 0.5% yoy, 26.5% mom and 5% wow in the 19th week of 2025, with PEV market share increasing to 50.2%. Geely’s Zeekr, Lynk & Co, and Galaxy saw strong sales growth driven by new model launches, aggressive pricing, tech upgrades, and robust export expansion. We lift Geely’s 2025 net profit forecast by 24%, given its upbeat 1Q25 earnings. Maintain BUY and raise target price to HK$31.00 Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: BYD, Geely and Desay SV.

Ken Lee
  • Ken Lee

Ganfeng Lithium (1772 HK) - 1Q25: Net Loss Narrows On Margin Expansion...

GFL’s 1Q25 net loss narrowed 19% yoy/75% qoq to Rmb356m on margin expansion despite an ASP decline. Looking ahead, GFL’s bottom line will be driven by sales volume growth, stabilisation of lithium carbonate prices, optimisation of sales mix and battery recycling. We raise our 2025-27 net profit forecasts to Rmb388m/Rmb1,288m/ Rmb2,233m respectively. Upgrade from HOLD to BUY. Raise target price to HK$30.00. We believe the worst is over and fully priced in.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile: Weekly: Takeaways from Shanghai Auto Show 2025. 1Q25...

This week, we have takeaways from the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show. OEMs like BYD and Geely showcased promising new models, eg Ocean-S, Galaxy Warship. BYD’s 1Q25 net profit doubled yoy, in line with expectations. GWM’s 1Q25 earnings missed estimates on margins. We downgrade GWM from BUY to SELL. EVE Energy’s 1Q25 results beat estimates on shipments and margins. We upgrade EVE Energy from SELL to BUY. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: BYD, Geely and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PEV sales surge continues, BYD leads as compe...

China’s PV insurance registrations rose 13% yoy and 4% wow in the 15th week of 2025, with PEV market share climbing to 53.0% as EV sales surged and ICE-cars demand softened. Galaxy and Zeekr underperformed amid rising competition from BYD’s DiPilot models and broader EV price cuts. Management will adjust pricing and launch five new models at two-month intervals, with major upgrades in July-August. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: BYD, Geely and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: Direct impacts from US tariffs contained; ind...

US tariffs on Chinese autos (up to 150%) have limited direct impact but raise global trade tensions, posing risks to demand and earnings. China’s auto sales grew 25% yoy but fell 30% wow in the 14th week of 2025, mainly due to Qingming Festival. PEV market share remained at 50.1%. BYD and Geely respectively guide for 86-119% yoy and 205-233% yoy spike in 1Q25 earnings, beating expectations. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: BYD, Geely and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PV sales rebound wow; smart EVs to benefit fr...

China auto sales rebounded in the ninth week of 2025, with a 53.8% PEV market share. BYD plans to issue 118m H-shares to raise around US$5.6b, aiming at funding the construction of overseas plants. Geely’s AI Technology Launch event introduced the "Qianli Haohan" intelligent driving system featuring a five-tier framework. With regard to US tariffs on Mexico and China, direct impacts on Chinese automakers are limited. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, Fuyao, CATL and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PV sales picked up wow while the wait-and-see...

China’s auto sales picked up in the eighth week of 2025, but consumers’ wait-and-see sentiment continues amid the transitional period of product upgrades. Geely will hold an AI Intelligence Strategy Conference on 3 Mar 25, which may boost its stock price. Given the stronger-than-expected market response, we upgrade Li Auto and XPeng from HOLD to BUY and raise target prices to HK$156.00 and HK$110.00 respectively. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, Fuyao, CATL and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PV sales rebound wow but remain low due to wa...

China auto sales rebounded in the seventh week of 2025, but remained low compared with the previous month due to consumers’ wait-and-see sentiment amid a price war and the transitional period of product upgrade. Zeekr’s acquisition of Lynk & Co strengthens Geely’s premium EV strategy. GWM has unveiled a strategy for affordable smart driving solutions. DeepSeek is gaining traction among automakers. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, Fuyao, CATL and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PV sales stay low, BYD to equip all EVs with ...

Insurance registrations for major EV makers in China remained low due to continued disruptions from the Chinese New Year holiday. BYD announced plans to equip all its EVs with DiPilot ADAS, making smart driving technology available even in budget models. Geely remains a strong competitor to BYD with its AI strategy about to be launched. Upgrade BYD from HOLD to BUY and raise target price to Rmb410.00. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, Fuyao, CATL and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: OEMs post upbeat January sales. Maintain MARK...

Chinese OEMs, such as Geely and XPeng, generally posted better-than-expected January sales, despite the Chinese New Year holiday from 28 Jan 25 to 4 Feb 25. Based on stronger 2025/26 sales, we raise target prices for Geely and XPeng from HK$23.00/HK$43.00 to HK$27.00/HK$60.00 respectively. The US is threatening Mexico with stiff tariffs, which would hit auto part makers with high exposure to the US, eg Nexteer. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, Fuyao, CATL and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PV sales up 14% yoy and 30% wow. Maintain MAR...

China’s PV insurance registrations grew 14% yoy and 30% wow in the third week of 2025. Geely Xingyuan maintained its top position in A0-segment pure EV sales, while Galaxy L7 EM-i led the A-segment PHEV SUV market in sales. China's 2025 "twonew" policy expands scrapping subsidies to some China IV vehicles, offering up to Rmb20,000 for EV purchases and introducing extended eligibility criteria. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, Fuyao, CATL and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PV sales down 10% yoy but up 8.5% wow; EVs ga...

China’s PV insurance registrations dropped 10% yoy and grew 8.5% wow in the second week of 2025, with major EV brands posting yoy/wow sales growth due to policy rollout. The 2025 vehicle trade-in subsidy policy covers more potential buyers vs 2024. Geely Galaxy L7 EM-i leads the A-segment PHEV SUV market in sales. CATL remains the top player in the China power battery market with a 44.8% share in 2024. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, Fuyao, CATL and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PV sales growth accelerated to 34% yoy last w...

The growth in China’s PV insurance registrations accelerated to 33.9% yoy in 2-8 Dec 24, beating expectations on upbeat ICE-car sales. Tesla was the best-performing EV brand last week with regard to mom/wow sales growth due to price cuts, and it will probably launch a new compact sedan, facelifted Model Y and Cybertruck in China’s market in 2025. CATL is partnering Stellantis to build a battery plant in Spain. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, Fuyao, and Desay SV.

Bella Lu Yifei ... (+2)
  • Bella Lu Yifei
  • Ken Lee

China Automobile Weekly: PV sales up 16% yoy last week, beating estima...

China’s PV insurance registrations grew by 16% yoy during 25 Nov-1 Dec 24. China’s PEV wholesale shipments grew 51% yoy in Nov 24. The buoyant sales growth was driven by trade-in subsidies. However, China EVs are moving down the price curve, and the favourable policies for EVs are being rolled back. China’s vehicle export growth slowed to 11% yoy in Oct 24, due to a slowdown in the overseas EV markets. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, Fuyao, and Desay SV.

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