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The electric vehicle transition has been something to behold, with market leaders such as Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) in the U.S.

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

US-listed Chinese stocks rise as China's 2024 trade hits $5.98T, with exports growing 7.1% and imports up 2.3%.

The electric vehicle (EV) market cooled off over the past few years as EV makers grappled with inflation, rising interest rates, and supply chain challenges. However, that sell-off has also created some compelling buying opportunities for patient investors.

Tesla Inc. NASDAQ: TSLA has had an incredible stock run, climbing by more than 68% in the last year and an incredible 1,139% in the last five years as of January 9, 2025. The electric car giant remains the largest auto manufacturer worldwide by market cap—at $1.24 trillion, it is about five times as large as the next-biggest automotive company.

Li Auto is a highly profitable Chinese EV manufacturer with substantial growth potential, making it a strong competitor to Tesla and BYD. The company's valuation is currently very low, trading below one times sales, making it an attractive investment opportunity. Li Auto's innovative AI and robotics integration, along with its impressive lineup of family-friendly EVs, position it for future success.

Li Auto , the largest of the emerging EV players in China, delivered 58,513 vehicles for December 2024, an increase of 16.2% year-over-year. Sales were also up by roughly 20% from November.

The S&P 500 soared by about 25% in 2024, but investors decided to pump the brakes on many of their electric-vehicle (EV) investments during the year. An outlier among its peers, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) saw its stock accelerate by about 73%; however, other prominent EV names were left in the dust as they plunged considerably.

BYD leads the EV market with record deliveries, benefiting from strong PHEV demand and scalability, positioning it as a potential global automotive leader. NIO, focusing on premium segments, achieved a 73% sales increase in December, driven by its new sub-brand ONVO, indicating strong growth momentum. Li Auto's unique range extender vehicles cater to rural areas, achieving significant success with a 33% annual growth rate, gaining market share.

Electric vehicle (EV) stocks are poised for a pivotal year, and are already in focus to start 2025, as five major players report fourth-quarter delivery numbers.