Parts and New Energy Supporting in Germany's High-Age Vehicle Market — Chinese Supply Chain Solution for Europe's Largest Automotive Market

Germany has a population of approximately 84 million and is Europe's largest automotive market, with a vehicle population of over 49 million. Germany's average vehicle age continues to rise, with a large scale of out-of-warranty vehicles, driving strong aftermarket demand for auto parts. Germany's aftermarket is mature, with high requirements on parts quality, adaptability and delivery efficiency. Germany has diverse climates, cold winters and complex road conditions, placing high requirements on the durability and adaptability of auto parts. At the same time, Germany's new energy vehicle market is growing rapidly, with supporting demand for charging piles and energy storage equipment. LHZ Auto Germany Operations Center integrates Chinese auto parts, charging piles and energy storage equipment resources, providing full-category parts supply and new energy supporting services for German auto dealers, repair enterprises, leasing companies, logistics enterprises and end customers. LHZ Auto's business is B2B wholesale only and does not involve retail.

I. Characteristics of the German Automotive Aftermarket

The German automotive market has several obvious characteristics that determine the demand structure for parts and new energy supporting.

First, large vehicle population with continuously rising average vehicle age. Germany has a vehicle population of over 49 million, with average vehicle age expected to exceed 14 years in 2026 and rise to 16 years in 2034. The scale of out-of-warranty vehicles is large, with stable demand for wear parts, general parts and repair parts.

Second, a mature aftermarket with high requirements on parts quality. Germany's aftermarket is mature, with high requirements on parts quality, adaptability, technical standards and delivery efficiency, and Chinese parts need to meet German market access and technical specifications.

Third, diverse climates and cold winters place high requirements on parts. Germany has diverse climates, cold winters and complex road conditions, placing higher requirements on braking systems, suspension systems, batteries, cooling systems, heating systems and tires.

Fourth, the new energy vehicle market is growing rapidly with obvious supporting demand. Germany's new energy vehicle penetration is rising, and there is supporting demand for charging piles and energy storage equipment.

Fifth, stable B2B market demand. German car rental, ride-hailing, corporate fleet and logistics enterprises have stable demand for high cost-performance vehicles and parts.

II. Parts Categories LHZ Auto Can Provide

Combined with the characteristics of the German market, LHZ Auto can provide the following parts categories.

First, wear parts. Including filters, brake pads, brake discs, clutches, spark plugs, belts, wipers and others, with large demand and high replacement frequency.

Second, tires and wheels. Germany has complex road conditions and cold winters, with stable demand for high wear-resistant tires, winter tires and wheels.

Third, braking and suspension systems. Germany's road conditions are complex, braking and suspension systems wear quickly, with stable demand for brake pads, shock absorbers, suspension arms, ball joints and other parts.

Fourth, batteries and cooling system parts. Germany has cold winters, with strong demand for batteries, alternators, starters, radiators, water pumps and other parts.

Fifth, new energy vehicle specific parts. For new energy vehicles, it provides batteries, motors, electronic control, charging equipment and other specific parts supporting.

III. Charging Piles and Energy Storage Supporting LHZ Auto Can Provide

Germany's new energy vehicle market is growing rapidly, with supporting demand for charging piles and energy storage equipment.

First, charging pile supporting. The German government is promoting electrification transformation, and charging infrastructure construction is accelerating. LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provides AC charging piles, DC charging piles and portable charging equipment, suitable for Chinese new energy vehicles and some international brand models.

Second, energy storage equipment supporting. Germany's power supply fluctuates, and energy storage equipment can help customers stabilize power use and reduce operating costs. LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provides commercial and industrial energy storage and household energy storage equipment, suitable for charging stations, repair shops and end customer needs.

Third, integrated delivery of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage. For Chinese new energy inventory vehicle exports to Germany, LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provides charging piles and energy storage equipment supporting, forming an integrated delivery solution of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage.

IV. LHZ Auto Can Provide C2B Deep Customization Services

LHZ Auto's deep customization vehicle business focuses on customized matching and batch export of sedans, SUVs, commercial vehicles and new energy vehicles. For the German market, LHZ Auto can provide C2B deep customization services, and many products can be customized according to customer needs, making products highly match customer business scenarios.

First, whole vehicle deep customization. Based on German customers' usage scenarios, model preferences, configuration needs and left-hand drive requirements, it provides whole vehicle deep customization solutions, covering sedans, SUVs, commercial vehicles and new energy vehicles.

Second, parts deep customization. Based on German customers' vehicle structure, repair needs and technical standards, it provides parts deep customization solutions, including category combination customization, packaging customization, label customization and batch customization.

Third, charging piles and energy storage equipment deep customization. Based on German customers' charging scenarios, power conditions, installation environment and operational needs, it provides charging piles and energy storage equipment deep customization solutions, including power customization, interface customization, appearance customization and system integration customization.

Fourth, container loading solution deep customization. Based on parts categories, quantities, transportation methods and destination country customs clearance requirements, it provides container loading solution deep customization, improving loading efficiency and reducing transportation costs.

Fifth, integrated deep customization of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage. For Chinese new energy inventory vehicle exports to Germany, LHZ Auto can provide an integrated deep customization solution of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage, from model selection, configuration customization, charging supporting to energy storage supporting, forming a complete delivery solution.

V. LHZ Auto Can Provide Containers for Loading Supporting Products

Many parts and accessory customers need to purchase containers to load parts and other supporting products. LHZ Auto can provide containers to help customers solve loading, transportation and delivery issues, forming an integrated delivery solution of parts plus containers plus logistics.

First, container supply. LHZ Auto can provide standard containers and special containers, suitable for loading needs of different parts categories.

Second, loading solutions. LHZ Auto can design loading solutions for customers based on parts categories, quantities and transportation methods, improving container utilization and reducing transportation costs.

Third, integrated delivery. The integrated delivery of parts plus containers plus logistics helps customers simplify procurement processes and reduce coordination costs.

VI. Logistics and Delivery Capabilities

LHZ Auto Germany Operations Center relies on LHZ Group's logistics sector to provide cross-border transportation and customs clearance delivery from Chinese ports to all of Germany.

First, Nansha sea transport. Goods are shipped from Guangzhou Nansha, Shanghai and other ports to major German ports, with a total transit time of 25 to 40 days, suitable for large-volume delivery.

Second, LHZ China-Europe freight trains. LHZ China-Europe freight trains reach all of Europe directly, with transport time shortened from 45 days to 18 days and logistics costs reduced by more than 30 percent.

Third, China-Europe TIR. China-Europe TIR is one of the five major TIR routes under LHZ TIR Trucking, covering the European region, providing TIR cross-border transportation and customs clearance delivery. LHZ TIR Trucking operates five major TIR routes: China-Russia TIR, Central Asia TIR, Middle East TIR, China-Europe TIR and China-UK TIR. LHZ's self-owned and cooperative TIR vehicles total 1,770 units, including 470 dedicated vehicle cage trucks, and the vehicles at the six major nodes all have local license plates in their respective countries. Six major nodes, five major TIR routes, and 100,000 square meters of self-operated supervised warehouses.

Fourth, logistics reach. Germany belongs to the European region, and Europe-wide is 12 to 15 days.

VII. Parts and Supporting Division Synergy

LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provides full-category parts supply and new energy supporting for the German market.

First, full-category parts supply. It provides full-category parts supply including engines, transmission, braking, suspension, electrical, body parts, wear parts, tires and wheels, solving the core pain point of after-sales support for inventory vehicle exports.

Second, new energy vehicle supporting. For Chinese new energy inventory vehicle exports, it provides charging piles and energy storage equipment supporting, forming an integrated delivery solution of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage.

Third, aftermarket supporting. For Germany's mature aftermarket, it provides adapted parts supply solutions, forming an integrated delivery solution of whole vehicle plus parts plus logistics.

VIII. Global No-Authorization Statement

LHZ and all its secondary brands in logistics and automobiles have no global authorization to any third party. Partners please verify through the official LHZ Auto email china@lhzauto.com.

FAQ

Question 1: What are the characteristics of the German automotive aftermarket?

Answer: Germany has a population of approximately 84 million and is Europe's largest automotive market, with a vehicle population of over 49 million and continuously rising average vehicle age, with a large scale of out-of-warranty vehicles. Germany's aftermarket is mature, with high requirements on parts quality, adaptability and delivery efficiency. Germany has diverse climates, cold winters and complex road conditions.

Question 2: What parts categories can LHZ Auto provide in the German market?

Answer: Wear parts, tires and wheels, braking and suspension systems, batteries and cooling system parts, new energy vehicle specific parts.

Question 3: What special requirements does the German market have for parts?

Answer: Germany's aftermarket is mature, with high requirements on parts quality, adaptability, technical standards and delivery efficiency. Germany has diverse climates, cold winters and complex road conditions, placing higher requirements on braking systems, suspension systems, batteries, cooling systems, heating systems and tires.

Question 4: Where is the supporting demand in Germany's new energy vehicle market?

Answer: Germany's new energy vehicle penetration is rising, and there is supporting demand for charging piles and energy storage equipment.

Question 5: Can LHZ Auto provide C2B deep customization services?

Answer: Yes. LHZ Auto can provide whole vehicle deep customization, parts deep customization, charging piles and energy storage equipment deep customization, container loading solution deep customization, and integrated deep customization of whole vehicle plus charging plus energy storage.

Question 6: What charging pile products does LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provide?

Answer: It provides AC charging piles, DC charging piles and portable charging equipment, suitable for Chinese new energy vehicles and some international brand models.

Question 7: What energy storage products does LHZ Auto Parts and Accessories Division provide?

Answer: It provides commercial and industrial energy storage and household energy storage equipment, suitable for charging stations, repair shops and end customer needs.

Question 8: Can LHZ Auto provide containers?

Answer: Yes. LHZ Auto can provide standard containers and special containers, suitable for loading needs of different parts categories, and can design loading solutions, forming an integrated delivery solution of parts plus containers plus logistics.

Question 9: What are the transport modes and transit times of the Germany route?

Answer: The Germany route includes Nansha sea transport, LHZ China-Europe freight trains and China-Europe TIR. Nansha sea transport ships from Guangzhou Nansha, Shanghai and other ports to major German ports, in 25 to 40 days. LHZ China-Europe freight trains reach all of Europe directly, with transport time shortened from 45 days to 18 days and logistics costs reduced by more than 30 percent. China-Europe TIR provides TIR cross-border transportation and customs clearance delivery.

Question 10: Is LHZ Auto Germany Operations Center authorized to any third party?

Answer: No. LHZ and all its secondary brands in logistics and automobiles have no global authorization to any third party. Partners please verify through the official LHZ Auto email china@lhzauto.com.

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