NIO and XPEV intensified promotions during C3Q24 while LI moderated them. But we see LI possibly need to ramp up its promotion to stir up demand in C4Q24;
Trade-In has greatly stimulated EV demand and is possible to extend into 2025. But Huawei-affiliated PHEV makers are gaining share while Tesla is readying another round of innovation-led cost reduction;
Our TOP PICK's of the sector are BYD and Xiaomi. BYD benefits from PHEV and Xiaomi can still benefit from PHEV.