New Energy Vehicles | China’s EV Startups Reach a Crossroads: Survival Matters More Than Victory
成立十多年之后，中国最早的一批造车新势力依然在思考同一个问题：如何继续活下去，怎样留在牌桌上。
After more than a decade, China’s early EV startups are still asking the same question: how to survive and remain at the table.
说起来有些讽刺，但造车确实是一门极其艰难的生意。中国车市一面是天堂，一面却是地狱。
It may sound ironic, but building cars is incredibly difficult. China’s auto market is both heaven and hell at the same time.
最近与朋友聊天时，她突然感叹：“蔚来、小鹏、理想三家，其实谁都不轻松。#小鹏#理想
During a recent conversation, a friend suddenly said: “None of the big three EV startups—NIO, XPeng, or Li Auto—have it easy.”
我对此深以为然。
And I couldn’t agree more.
二月成绩单：每家都有难题
February Report Cards: Every Brand Has Its Own Problems
看完二月份的销量数据后，可以明显感受到三家车企各有各的压力。
Looking at February’s sales numbers, it’s clear that each company is facing its own challenges.
购置税补贴逐步退坡、春节假期对消费的冲击、合资品牌重新打响价格战。
Tax incentives are fading, the long Spring Festival holiday disrupted consumption, and joint-venture brands have reignited price wars.
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与此同时，科技巨头的入局也在改变行业格局。
At the same time, tech giants entering the auto industry are reshaping the competitive landscape.
以 Huawei 和 Xiaomi 为代表的科技企业正在快速切入汽车市场。
Companies like Huawei and Xiaomi are rapidly moving into the automotive sector.
再加上传统车企如 BYD 和 Geely 的全面发力。
Meanwhile, traditional automakers such as BYD and Geely are aggressively expanding.
竞争环境正在变得越来越残酷。
The competition is becoming increasingly intense.
蔚来的关键问题：下一款走量车型在哪里
NIO’s Key Challenge: Where Is the Next Volume Model?
今年二月，NIO 共交付新车20797辆。
In February, NIO delivered 20,797 vehicles.
其中超过一半来自全新一代 NIO ES8。
More than half of those deliveries came from the new NIO ES8.
虽然这款车上市160天交付突破7万辆，但这种热度很难长期维持。
Although the model reached 70,000 deliveries within 160 days, such momentum is unlikely to last forever.
接下来，蔚来必须找到新的销量支柱。
NIO needs to find its next volume driver.
无论是即将发布的 NIO ES9，还是未来推出的多款SUV。
Whether it’s the upcoming NIO ES9 or other new SUVs planned for launch.
真正决定蔚来未来走势的，仍然是那些能够稳定走量的车型。
What truly determines NIO’s future are models capable of sustaining strong sales.
小鹏的问题：市场位置过于敏感
XPeng’s Problem: A Very Sensitive Market Position
相比之下，XPeng 的销量波动更加明显。
In comparison, XPeng’s sales fluctuations have been more pronounced.
一月交付20011辆，同比下滑34%。
In January, deliveries reached 20,011 vehicles, down 34% year-on-year.
二月进一步降至15256辆。
In February, deliveries fell further to 15,256 units.
问题的核心在于，小鹏的主要产品集中在10万到20万元的价格区间。
The core issue is that XPeng’s main products are concentrated in the RMB 100,000–200,000 price range.
这是竞争最激烈、也是最容易受市场波动影响的区间。
This is both the most competitive and the most sensitive market segment.
例如主力车型 XPeng MONA M03 就占据了品牌大量销量。
For example, the XPeng MONA M03 accounts for a large portion of the brand’s sales.
一旦A级轿车市场需求下滑，小鹏的整体表现就会受到影响。
Once the A-segment sedan market weakens, XPeng inevitably feels the pressure.
理想：从高速增长进入调整期
Li Auto: Entering an Adjustment Phase
过去几年增长最快的新势力是 Li Auto。
Over the past few years, Li Auto has been the fastest-growing EV startup.
但2025年，其销量表现却低于市场预期。
However, in 2025 its performance fell short of expectations.
虽然全年销量突破40万辆，但同比增长已经放缓。
Although annual sales exceeded 400,000 vehicles, growth slowed significantly.
原因之一是增程式市场竞争加剧。
One reason is intensifying competition in the range-extended EV segment.
而核心车型 Li Auto L9 所在的大六座SUV市场也变得越来越拥挤。
Meanwhile, the large six-seat SUV segment where the Li Auto L9 competes is becoming increasingly crowded.
2026年，新一代L9能否再次成为爆款，将直接影响理想未来的走势。
Whether the next-generation L9 becomes another hit will directly affect Li Auto’s trajectory.
新势力真正的挑战才刚开始
The Real Challenge for EV Startups Is Just Beginning
十年前，新势力最大的对手是传统车企。
Ten years ago, EV startups were mainly competing with traditional automakers.
今天，他们的对手却变成了所有人。
Today, their competitors are everyone.
传统车企、科技公司、甚至新的创业公司都在进入这个市场。
Traditional automakers, tech companies, and new startups are all entering the market.
竞争强度远超过去。
The intensity of competition is far greater than before.
对于蔚来、小鹏、理想来说，2026年很可能是决定未来走向的一年。
For NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto, 2026 could be a decisive year.
谁能在不确定性中找到确定性，谁才能真正活下来。
Whoever finds certainty within uncertainty will survive.
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你认为中国新能源汽车市场，下一家真正站稳脚跟的新势力会是谁？
Which EV startup do you think will ultimately secure its place in China’s auto industry?
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