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    CATL lays down new technology roadmaps for EV batteries
    In an attempt to redefine new technology roadmaps for batteries at its first ever Super Tech Day, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) has unveiled three new innovative battery solutions — a sodium-ion battery for electric passenger cars, a dual-core battery system and a second-generation Shenxing ultra-fast charging battery. CATL’s new solutions aim to address some of the key challenges associated with the batteries, which are not only pivotal in advancing new innovations in mobili...
    Beyond horsepower: Compute becomes the new competitive edge for OEMs
    Automotive compute power is becoming a defining metric of vehicle capability — not just for autonomy, but across cockpit systems, connectivity and life-cycle software deployment. As vehicles transition toward centralized electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures and software-defined platforms, silicon performance is now a core determinant of what a vehicle can do — and how long it will remain competitive in the field. Two metrics have emerged as industry standards for measuring this compu...
    From silicon to software: Qualcomm’s expanding role in the automotive value chain
    Qualcomm has rapidly and deliberately expanded into the automotive sector, positioning itself as a key enabler of the software-defined vehicle era. This is partly a result of the company’s implementation of strategies developed in the mobile phone market, including power efficiency and the value of having a comprehensive ecosystem. As a result, Qualcomm has transformed its automotive portfolio from basic connectivity solutions to a comprehensive suite that includes digital cockpit technologies...
    After CATL, Eve Energy plans public listing in Hong Kong
    Mainland Chinese battery-maker Eve Energy has announced its plans for public listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, joining CATL and other domestic battery manufacturers.  Eve Energy disclosed its public listing plan in a regulatory filing at the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The move is expected to enhance Eve Energy's global brand image and support its global business development efforts. The proposal to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Main Board was approved during a board me...
    CATL marks Hong Kong trading debut as one of the world’s biggest listings in 2025
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery manufacturer, has reportedly raised HK$35.7 billion on its Hong Kong trading debut, becoming one of the largest global listings for 2025. The company achieved this milestone despite being blacklisted by the Pentagon and amid geopolitical tensions. CATL's shares jumped 16% to HK$306.20, exceeding its Shenzhen stock price. Investors prioritized the potential of a leading company in EV technology over ...
    Solus Advanced Materials to supply copper foils to CATL’s battery plant in Europe
    South Korea-headquartered Solus Advanced Materials has entered an agreement to supply copper foil to CATL, the world's largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer. The supply will come from Solus Advanced Materials' factory in Hungary, catering to CATL's battery plant in Europe. The companies are also considering future collaborations for new product development, contingent on Solus Advanced Materials' competitiveness in supplying copper foil locally. Solus Advanced Materials operates Eu...
    CATL achieves breakthrough in lithium metal battery technology
    The world's largest battery-maker, CATL, made significant advancements in lithium metal battery (LMB) technology, achieving a breakthrough in electrolyte strategy through quantitative mapping. CATL's latest research, published in Nature Nanotechnology, allows for LMBs with high energy density and extended cycle life, addressing a long-standing challenge in battery chemistries. The optimized prototype has achieved a cycle life of 483 cycles and an energy density of over 500 watt-hours per kilo...
    Indonesia's Danantara to partner with Huayou and CATL to boost EV battery industry
    Indonesia is advancing its electric vehicle battery industry through a strategic alliance involving Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara), Huayou and Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL). President Prabowo Subianto has directed this collaboration to enhance Indonesia's role in EV battery manufacturing and to address financial challenges in green technology projects. At a press conference in Jakarta, CEO of Danantara Rosan P. Roeslani underscored the ...
    Changan begins rolling out EVs developed on CATL’s battery-swap technology
    Changan Automobile has successfully delivered the first 1,000 units of the Oshan 520 electric sedans, which are built on CATL's Choco-SEB battery-swap technology. The model will be used as fleet cabs in Chongqing, mainland China. The move marks a significant milestone for CATL, especially highlighting industry adoption of its swappable battery solutions at scale. CATL's Choco-SEB swappable batteries are standardized battery packs that can be used at battery-swap stations for qu...
    CATL to start EV battery production in Indonesia by March 2026
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is set to begin electric vehicle battery production in Indonesia by March 2026. According to Yuliot Tanjung, deputy minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, CATL is preparing to launch operations in alignment with Indonesia's expanding EV battery ecosystem, having secured an off-taker for its battery products. The production venture will proceed in two phases due to regulatory requirements from the Chinese government, with 7.5 GWh of the i...
    CATL’s new battery manufacturing plant in Jining goes into production
    CATL, the largest battery-maker in mainland China, started production at its new facility in Yanzhou District, Jining, Shandong. This is its first base in northern China and the largest in the country by planned capacity. The project is being developed in three phases, with the first phase already operational and possessing a capacity of 60 GWh. The first phase covers 530,000 square meters, including factory buildings and living facilities. The second and third phases are set t...
    CATL eyes mobile EV charging market with in-house brand CharGo
    The world's largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company (CATL) has expanded its operations by establishing CharGo, a subsidiary focused on developing mobile storage and charging robots for electric vehicles. These robots aim to fill gaps where EV charging infrastructure is unavailable, or where the charging stations are running at full capacity with no access to waiting EV drivers.  CharGo is striving to become a market leader by planning to deploy between 5,000 and 15,...
    CATL lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange amid global investor interest
    CATL announced that it has listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 3750. The global offering included 135 million shares at HK$263 each, marking CATL as the first A-share company to pursue a secondary listing in Hong Kong with a capped issuance price. The stock opened at HK$296 per share, showing a 12.55% increase on its debut day. The offering attracted a wide array of investors from 15 countries, highlighting confidence in CATL's value and the market op...
    CATL launches standardized swappable battery packs for heavy-duty electric trucks
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery-maker, introduced a standardized battery-swap pack, called 75#, for heavy-duty trucks. The launch follows that of a similar standardized swappable battery pack for passenger cars in December 2024. At an event on May 18, 2025, in Datong, Shanxi province, CATL revealed the swappable battery block, which Yang Jun, CEO of CATL's unit Qiji Energy, described as having a long lifespan and customizable pack op...
    CATL plans largest global listing in 2025 with Hong Kong IPO
    Mainland Chinese battery manufacturer CATL is set to raise at least HK$31.01 billion through its Hong Kong listing, the largest global listing in 2025 so far. The company plans to sell 117.9 million shares at a maximum offer price of HK$263 per share. The total deal size could potentially reach about $5.3 billion if certain options are exercised. More than 20 cornerstone investors, including Sinopec and the Kuwait Investment Authority, have committed $2.62 billion for CATL shares. The institu...
    Changan Mazda, CATL partner to jointly developed BEVs on CATL’s skateboard chassis
    CATL and Changan Mazda have formed a partnership to develop new-energy vehicles (NEVs) utilizing CATL's CIIC skateboard chassis. The collaboration aims to accelerate the electrification transition for Changan Mazda, a joint venture between Chinese Changan Automobile and Japanese carmaker Mazda. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Shanghai to produce more efficient and smarter NEV products by leveraging the innovative skateboard chassis technology provided by CATL. ...
    CATL’s Qilin battery meets mainland China’s new battery safety standards
    CATL, the world's largest battery-maker, has become the first company to meet mainland China's "No Fire, No Explosion" national safety standard. This regulation, effective from July 1, 2026, mandates that batteries must prevent fires and explosions after an internal thermal runaway occurs. The updated mandatory national standard for battery safety, GB 38031-2025, was released on March 28, with a significant change being the thermal diffusion test requirement to ensure that during thermal runa...
    Huawei launches megawatt charger with up to 1.5 MW of peak charging output
    Huawei announced the launch of a supercharger with a peak charging power of 1.5 MW, marking a significant development as mainland China's electric vehicle industry continues to intensify its focus on ultrafast-charging equipment. Huawei said that its all-new megawatt charger, which was unveiled in Shanghai, is the industry's first fully liquid-cooled, MW-class supercharging solution. Huawei said its charger is primarily targeted at charging electric heavy-duty vehicles (e-HDVs), although...
    CATL launches second generation of Shenxing battery, new sodium-ion battery brand
    China's CATL has introduced a new sodium-ion battery brand named Naxtra, which is set to enter mass production by December. This launch marks CATL's ongoing efforts in advancing battery technology, following its initial introduction of sodium-ion batteries in 2021. Sodium-ion batteries present a cost-effective alternative due to their cheap and abundant raw material, sodium, which also potentially reduces fire risks in electric vehicles. The new Naxtra batteries achieve an energy density of 1...
    CATL in talks to buy controlling stake in Nio Power
    The world’s largest battery-maker, CATL, is in talks to buy a controlling stake in Nio Power, the power unit of Shanghai-headquartered electric-car maker Nio, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on April 7. The report cited Reuters as the original source of this story. According to the report, which quotes unnamed sources aware of the matter, CATL had made a proposal to acquire a controlling stake in Nio Power after announcing an investment of up to 2.5 billion yuan (about $342...
    CATL, Sinopec partner to advance battery-swap infrastructure in Greater China
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery-maker, and Sinopec Group, one of the largest energy companies in mainland China, have formalized a partnership aimed at developing an electric vehicle battery-swap infrastructure across the region. The two companies finalized a cooperation framework agreement, which was signed in Beijing, marking a significant move to deepen the strategic partnership between the battery manufacturer and the fossil fuel giant. Th...
    Coulomb Solutions launches next-gen commercial vehicle batteries with long life
    Coulomb Solutions Inc. (CSI), based in Livermore, California, announced the launch of its next-generation Super Long Life (SLL) commercial vehicle battery systems, featuring an unprecedented 900,000-mile, 15-year warranty. Developed by CATL, these battery systems are tailored for a range of commercial vehicle applications including transit buses, school buses, last-mile delivery vehicles and locomotives. As CATL's authorized service provider in North America, CSI is set to start delivering th...
    CATL and Nio partner to build world's largest battery-swapping network
    In a press release dated March 18, CATL announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Nio, with the ambitious goal of constructing the largest battery-swapping network worldwide and fostering the standardization of technologies within the new-energy vehicle industry. This initiative aims to propel the industry into a new phase of high-quality development by fully utilizing the strengths of both companies in technical, managerial, platform and brand aspects. The collaboration...
    CATL reports 15% YOY growth in net profit to $7.01 billion in 2024
    CATL, a leading Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturer, reported a 15% year-over-year increase in its net profit to 50.7 billion yuan (about $7.01 billion) for the full year of 2024. The growth is slightly below the company's projected growth of 11.1%-20.1% and marked its slowest profit growth in six years amid a fierce price war in China's EV market. This period also saw CATL experiencing its first annual revenue decline of 9.7% to 362 billion yuan since it began publishing ...
    CATL and Baidu forge strategic partnership on autonomous vehicles
    CATL, a leading power battery manufacturer, and Baidu, a major player in the field of search engines and autonomous driving, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing autonomous vehicle technology and AI applications in manufacturing, according to a report published by CnEVPost on Feb. 27. This collaboration was formalized through a strategic cooperation agreement signed at CATL's headquarters in Ningde, Fujian province, mainland China, in the presence of key executives from both...
    CATL and Didi form JV to advance EV battery-swapping technology
    CATL, a leading battery manufacturer, and Didi, a prominent domestic ride-hailing service, have established a joint venture to advance the battery-swap technology, a move that decouples vehicles and batteries, signifying a pivotal shift in the electric vehicle market. The JV, established with a registered capital of 330 million yuan (about $45.38 million), assigns CATL a 69.7% stake, with Didi holding the remainder. First announced in January 2024, the partnership is set to concentr...
    CATL and Volkswagen form strategic battery development partnership
    Mainland Chinese battery-maker CATL and German automaker Volkswagen have entered into a strategic collaboration on electric vehicle battery technology, as announced by CATL. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the partnership will focus on advancing research and development in the battery sector, incorporating new materials, and enhancing component development. Volkswagen China, in a distinct declaration regarding the agreement, emphasized its commitment to collaboratively work with CA...
    CATL pursues Hong Kong listing to fund European expansion
    Mainland Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has initiated the process for a Hong Kong listing, aiming to raise at least $5 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move by the world's largest battery-maker involves filings with Hong Kong regulators, with plans to allocate part of the raised funds toward constructing a €7.3 billion battery plant in Hungary. While the exact amount to be raised has not been disclosed, this listing marks a significant step in CATL's expansion, d...
    CATL expected to form a new joint venture in Europe in 2025
    CATL is expected to announce a new joint venture factory with an undisclosed carmaker in Europe this year, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Jan. 21. The news comes soon after the company announced setting up a battery manufacturing plant with Stellantis in Spain last month. CATL’s joint venture with Stellantis will focus on building a 50GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Spain. CnEVPost cited a report published by local media Jiemian, which quoted CATL...
    US adds CATL and Tencent to 'Chinese Military Company' list; both call it a mistake
    The US Defense Department (DoD) recently announced the addition of mainland Chinese battery-maker CATL and technology company Tencent to its "Chinese Military Company" list, alleging connections with mainland China's military. This development led to CATL's market value dropping by approximately $4.4 billion following the news. CATL has contested its inclusion, stating it does not engage in military-related activities. The list, formally known as the Section 1260H list, includes 134 companies...
    JAC Yiwei plans to develop EVs on CATL’s skateboard chassis
    JAC Yiwei, the electric vehicle unit of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), has entered into a new agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) to focus on the adoption of CATL's CIIC-S platform for its new-energy vehicle (NEV) passenger car program. This collaboration aims to include battery-swap-enabled models, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). The partnership, formalized Jan. 3, 2025, in Ningde, Fujian province, mainland Ch...
    CATL plans public listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest battery-maker, plans for public listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange within the next 18 months at a suitable time, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Dec. 26. The report mentioned that the plan for a secondary listing in Hong Kong was formally unveiled by CATL and that its board of directors has approved a proposal to list its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange within the next 18 months. The plan...
    CATL unveils Bedrock Chassis, enhancing car safety standards
    Leading cell manufacturer CATL has developed an extremely safe Bedrock Chassis that can withstand a 120 kilometers per hour (km/h) frontal impact without catching fire or exploding, the company announced in a press release on Dec. 24. This invention sets a new precedent by encompassing comprehensive protection through its innovative design that integrates battery cells directly into the chassis, enhancing the vehicle's ability to absorb collision energy significantly more than traditional chassi...
    CATL launches own battery swap ecosystem with 100 partners in Greater China
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest battery maker, unveiled two standardized battery models namely #20 and #25 on the sidelines of a conference on its battery swap ecosystem Dec. 18. The event was organized in the coastal city of Xiamen on Dec. 18. The company announced the launch of a Choco-Swap ecosystem in collaboration with nearly 100 partners, marking a historic step towards the standardization of EV battery swapping in Greater China. The battery maker ...
    CATL to financially support suppliers for battery innovation
    Mainland China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery manufacturer, has announced a commitment to provide financial support to its suppliers to encourage technological innovation in battery materials and equipment. This initiative is aimed at alleviating pressure on its supply chain, which has been significantly impacted by an ongoing price war in the electric vehicle sector. CATL has indicated its readiness to cover a portion of research and developmen...
    Stellantis, CATL to invest €4.1 billion on JV for lithium iron phosphate battery plant in Spain
    Amsterdam-headquartered Stellantis and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL), the world’s largest battery-maker, have reached an agreement to set up an equal joint venture company focused on battery manufacturing operations in Spain, the two companies said in a joint announcement on Dec. 10. As part of the agreement, Stellantis and CATL have agreed to invest up to €4.1 billion in building a large-scale, 50-GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The battery...
    CATL in talks to set up a battery recycling plant in Europe
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the largest battery-maker from mainland China, is in talks to set up battery recycling operations in Europe, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Nov. 20. The report cited Bloomberg as the original source of the story. In an interview with Bloomberg, Jason Chen, CATL's regional operations chief, said that the battery manufacturer is in discussions with European governments, including Hungary, about possible factory sites. He f...
    CATL unveils second-generation sodium-ion battery for extreme cold
    CATL, China's largest battery-maker, has developed a second-generation sodium-ion battery capable of normal discharge even at extreme temperatures as low as -40 degrees C. This breakthrough could significantly improve the performance and reliability of electric vehicles in cold conditions. CATL reportedly plans to launch its second-generation sodium-ion cells in 2025, with mass production slated for 2027. Typically, EV batteries function optimally within a temperature range of 60 degrees...
    CATL advances with trial production stage of its 20-ampere-hour solid-state battery cell samples
    Advancing on the development of its solid-state battery cells, CATL, the world’s largest battery-maker, has entered into the trial production stage of its 20 ampere-hour (Ah) cell samples, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Nov. 6. The report, which cited a local media outlet LatePost, said that the development signifies that CATL has developed its solid-state battery cell and is now exploring ways to scale up the production. It mentioned that CATL has increased its researc...
    CATL launches Freevoy Super Hybrid battery capable of 4C charging
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has launched a specialized battery for hybrid vehicles, which are witnessing a sharp surge in global demand as consumers are staying away from battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) owing to concerns around range anxiety, slow charging and lack of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. At a high-profile event organized in Beijing on Oct. 24, CATL launched its Freevoy Super Hybrid battery, which it c...
    Indonesian government-backed company forms $1.2 billion battery venture with CATL
    Indonesian government-backed battery company, Indonesia Battery Corp., has formed a joint venture with the world’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) to build a battery manufacturing plant in the country, according to a news report published by Bloomberg on Oct. 17. The JV company plans to invest a total of $1.2 billion in battery production in the Southeast Asian country, furthering the country’s ambitions to become a global hub for an electric vehicle ...
    CATL’s production site in Ningde, Fujian, catches fire, no casualties reported
    In a rare incident, a fire broke out at CATL’s production base in Ningde city, Fujian province, mainland China, where the company is headquartered, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Sept. 29. The report cited a local media outlet Cailian. It said that the battery-maker was quick to control the fire at its factory, the staff was evacuated in time, and no casualties or injuries are reported. Although the local media outlet reported that the factory fire was huge, CAT...
    CATL unveils TECTRANS battery technology for commercial vehicles
    Mainland Chinese cell maker CATL, launched a new advanced battery system TECTRANS for commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation 2024 show in Hanover, Germany. The new technology promises higher energy density, faster charging times and greater durability. This innovation is set to revolutionize the electric commercial vehicle sector by offering solutions tailored to the needs of fleet operators, including extended range, reduced downtime and optimized cost-efficiency. CATL has unveiled tw...
    CATL launches new battery with 15-year lifespan for electric buses
    CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has launched a range of new batteries that offer an extra-long lifespan for commercial vehicles, mainly electric buses, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Sept. 14. The new batteries will be sold under CATL’s commercial vehicle battery brand Tectrans, which is also called Tianxing in mainland China. The new battery launch follows the unveiling of CATL’s commercial vehicle battery brand Tectrans in July. Citing CATL, ...
    Contemporary Amperex Technology adjusts lithium production activities in mainland China
    Electric vehicle battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has confirmed the reports of adjusting its lithium production activities in Yichun, Jiangxi province, mainland China, Yicai Global reported Sept. 12. This decision comes in response to the current conditions in the lithium carbonate market. CATL’s confirmation comes a day after a report from UBS claimed that the Chinese battery supplier has suspended its lithium spodumene mining operations in Jiangxi, mainly becaus...
    CATL plans to set up 10,000 battery-swap stations
    CATL, the world’s largest battery-maker, plans to build a network of 10,000 battery-swap stations, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Sept. 2. The report, which did not reveal the timeline that CATL is looking at to build the battery-swap stations, cited CATL Chief Technology Officer Gao Huan, who was speaking at the 2024 World Power Battery Conference in Yibin, Sichuan province, southwest China. Nevertheless, the news report pointed out that this is the first time that ...
    Neta Auto unveils Neta S shooting brake EV with CATL CIIC skateboard chassis
    The Neta S shooting brake battery-electric vehicle (BEV), the new electric vehicle model from Neta Auto, is the first EV to utilize the CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC) skateboard chassis, marking a significant advancement in the EV sector, according to a press release dated Aug. 23. Built on the innovative skateboard chassis, the 800-V version of the Neta S shooting brake BEV will enter mass production, showcasing a high degree of integration by incorporating the powertrain, braking s...
    CATL launches pioneering EV experience center in Chengdu, mainland China
    Mainland Chinese battery-maker CATL has opened the world's first new-energy experience center in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, mainland China, the company announced in a press release on Aug. 10. Named Ning Space, the center has been co-created with an array of car manufacturers and the local government. It provides an innovative all-encompassing experience for consumers to "view, select, use and learn" about electric vehicles, which will accelerate the global transition to e-mobilit...
    CATL received 35% more state subsidies in H1 2024
    Mainland China’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) has received 35% more in state subsidies during the first half of 2024, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on July 26. The report comes at a time when mainland Chinese automakers and their supply chains are facing intense scrutiny from the European Commission on financial subsidies helping the companies keep their production costs low. Citing regulatory disclosures made by the compan...
    CATL launches a new EV battery brand for commercial applications
    CATL, the world’s largest battery-maker, unveiled its first electric vehicle battery brand for commercial applications, named Tianxing. In addition to launching the new brand, CATL also unveiled two batteries for electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs): The CATL Tianxing-L superfast-charging edition and the CATL Tianxing-L long-range edition, the company announced July 4. The company said that the Tianxing-L superfast-charging battery and the Tianxing-L long-range battery...
    CATL looks to raise $1.5 billion to fund its global battery supply chain expansion plans
    CATL, the world’s largest battery-maker, is in talks with overseas sovereign wealth funds and private investors to raise about $1.5 billion for building its global battery supply chain, according to a report published by CnEVPost on July 12. The report cited Financial Times as the original source of this story. The offshore fund that CATL is looking to raise is expected to help the battery company finance the corporate ecosystem needed to expand its production network in Europe and other fo...
    Ampere announces new battery strategy with focus on LFP and CTP technology
    Ampere, the European EV company, has announced a comprehensive battery strategy focusing on integrating lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology along with the existing nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) batteries used by the Renault Group. Ampere has collaborated with its suppliers LG Energy Solution (LGES) and CATL to establish an integrated value chain in Europe for LFP technology. These partnerships will support Ampere in equipping various models of Renault and Alpine brands with LFP batteries, se...
    CATL, BAIC and Xiaomi break ground on new battery plant in Beijing
    In a press release dated June 18, CATL announced that it has broken ground on a new battery plant along with its partners BAIC Group, Xiaomi Group and Beijing Energy Group. Called the Beijing Times Battery Base project, it is designed according to the high standards of "Lighthouse Factory + Zero Carbon Factory" and adopts CATL's most advanced high-beat, high-automation, and high-flexibility production lines. After completion, it will provide stable mass-produced, high-quality battery pro...
    Svolt Energy halts building battery plant in Germany
    Chinese electric vehicle battery-makers are beginning to hold back their battery production plans in Germany as EV sales take a backseat in Europe’s largest automotive market, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on May 30. Citing Svolt Energy Technology, the report said that the company looks to halt its plans of building its $3.2 billion battery-cell plant in Lauchhammer in eastern Germany's Brandenburg state. It said that the battery-maker has cited the move as "a new stra...
    CATL signs 10-year strategic partnership with Chinese EV startup Neta Auto
    Mainland China’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) has signed a 10-year agreement with Neta Auto, where the carmaker will make CATL the preferred partner for the supply of electric vehicle batteries, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on May 24. The two companies signed the agreement on May 24 in Shanghai, where Neta is headquartered, in the presence of Robin Zeng, chairman and CEO of CATL; Fang Yunzhou, founder and chairman of Neta; and Zha...
    CATL in talks with several carmakers on technology licensing partnerships
    Mainland China’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is in talks with about a dozen global carmakers on forging technology licensing partnerships, a news report published by CnEVPost said May 5. CATL is negotiating with about a dozen global original equipment manufacturers for a license royalty service (LRS) model of cooperation, a CATL spokesperson told the media publication in an interview. Under the LRS model, CATL will provide technology licensing as...
    CATL plans to build 10,000 fast charging stations, signs agreement with Star Charge in Beijing
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest battery manufacturing company, has signed an agreement with EV charging equipment maker Star Charge in Beijing on April 25, CATL said April 26. Under the agreement, the two companies plan to extensively cooperate in high-power charging, research and development for the integration of charging and inspection technologies, charging infrastructure, co-branding of superfast charging stations, and jointly build an advanced supe...
    CATL, Beijing Hyundai sign strategic agreement for supply of EV batteries in mainland China
    CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, and Beijing Hyundai have signed a strategic partnership agreement on the supply of EV batteries, CATL announced April 25. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Beijing Auto Show 2024. Under the agreement, CATL will supply batteries for Beijing Hyundai's EV projects. As a joint venture with a deep presence in China for 21 years, Beijing Hyundai has sold over 12 million vehicles in mainland China. Notably, the automaker has been partnerin...
    Volvo Cars signs battery recycling partnership with CATL in mainland China
    Volvo Cars has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the world’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) to focus on electric vehicle battery recycling, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on April 18. Citing the automaker, the report mentioned that the strategic partnership between Volvo Cars and CATL aims to promote the recycling of battery materials and reduce the carbon footprint of EVs throughout their life cycle. It is known that b...
    CATL may build battery plant with General Motors in North America through technology licensing
    Mainland China’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is in talks with US legacy carmaker General Motors (GM) to build a battery plant in North America, leveraging the technology licensing route similar to its partnership with Ford Motor Co., according to a news report published by CnEVPost on March 29. The report cited mainland Chinese media outlet LatePost as the original source of the story. It said that CATL is in discussions with GM on a license roya...
    Nio, CATL sign deal to jointly develop EV batteries with longer life
    Shanghai-based electric-vehicle maker Nio has signed a strategic agreement with the world’s largest battery-maker CATL to develop EV batteries that offer a longer life span, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on March 14. Citing a statement from Nio, the report said that the two companies signed a framework agreement in Beijing to jointly conduct battery research and development activities based on Nio’s battery-swap requirements. Nio and CATL plan to focus on long-life tech...
    BAIC teams up with CATL, Xiaomi Auto to build battery plant in Beijing
    BAIC Group is pulling different group subsidiaries — BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology (electric vehicle arm), BAIC Capital (investment arm) and Beijing Hainachuan (auto component unit) to set up a joint venture with CATL and Xiaomi Auto, according to a news report published by CarNewsChina on March 12. Once established, the JV company will be named Beijing Era New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. and will focus on building an intelligent battery-cell manufacturing plant in Beijing, it said. ...
    Mainland China’s largest battery-maker CATL to set up R&D centers in Hong Kong
    Mainland China’s largest battery manufacturer CATL is currently in discussions to establish research and development centers in Hong Kong to develop new technologies that can be licensed in the overseas markets within the automotive industry, according to a news report published by the news agency Reuters on March 4. The report cited CATL Chairman Robin Zeng, who disclosed his company’s plan to journalists on March 4. The report mentioned that the planned R&D expansion in Hong Kong...
    CATL, Sichuan Province sign agreement on deepening cooperation in Chengdu, China
    The People’s Government of Sichuan Province and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest battery manufacturer, have signed an agreement on comprehensively deepening their strategic cooperation in Chengdu, China, CATL announced Feb. 5. According to the agreement, the two parties plan to broaden the scope of cooperation, consolidating the development of green energy resources, new-energy storage solutions, as well as construction of zero-carbon industry parks, CA...
    Government-led consortium unites battery, car companies in mainland China to commercialize solid-state batteries
    Mainland China’s battery and carmakers have come together to join a government-led initiative that aims to commercialize all solid-state batteries while maintaining its hegemony on the EV battery industry, according to a news report published by the Nikkei Asia on Feb. 12. In January, Beijing set up a consortium, the China All-Solid-State Battery Collaborative Innovation Platform, which aims to bring together government, academia and industry, including EV battery rivals CATL and BYD to bui...
    CATL, Didi establish JV for battery-swap business
    CATL, the world's largest battery-maker, has signed a battery-swap focused joint venture with ride-hailing giant Didi, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Jan. 28. Under the new JV, CATL and Didi plan to rapidly roll out battery-swap stations at scale, promoting battery swap-enabled electric vehicles and improving the operational efficiency of the publicly available battery-swap network. Both the companies have not disclosed the name of the new JV company. The formal JV ...
    CATL’s battery-integrated skateboard platform delivers 1,000 km range
    CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, has completed the tests of its battery-integrated CIIC skateboard platform and has achieved a driving range of 1,000 km, according to a news report published by the online publication CarNewsChina on December 1. Notably, CATL’s CIIC skateboard platform is called as the CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis, which integrates batteries, electric motors and other critical units into a single platform underpinning an electric vehicle (EV) model. The CIIC...
    Stellantis signs MOU with CATL for supply of batteries in Europe
    Stellantis NV and CATL have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the local supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells and modules to power Stellantis’ electric vehicle lineup in Europe, the two companies said in a joint announcement on Nov. 21. Moreover, the two companies are also exploring the possibility of forming a joint venture company with equal contributions to further support the carmaker’s aggressive electrification strategy, Stellantis said i...
    CATL commences production operations at Guizhou battery plant in China
    China’s largest battery-maker CATL has commenced operations at its new battery-cell manufacturing plant in Guian New District in southwest China's Guizhou province on October 27, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on October 30. Citing a press note issued by the company, the report said that the new battery plant is capable of producing an average of one cell every second, thanks to highly automated production lines. The report added that the first phase of CATL's Guizhou p...
    CATL, Fraunhofer to expand cooperation on predicting EV battery lifetime
    Contemporary Amperex Technology GmbH (CATL), the German subsidiary of the leading Chinese battery-maker CATL, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS are jointly developing models that can predict the lifetime of batteries, according to a press note published by the institute on October 23. The mode, which is being developed at the industrial site in Erfurter Kreuz, Germany, aims to serve as a basis for optimized battery production. The cooperation, which s...
    CATL to supply batteries for EVs developed by Geely-Baidu JV Jiyue
    The world’s largest battery-maker CATL has signed a strategic partnership with Geely and Baidu-backed electric-vehicle maker Jiyue on promoting joint research and development (R&D) of new-energy vehicle (NEV) products and mass production, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on October 23. The report cited a press note issued by CATL on October 23. CATL is supplying high-performance power batteries and associated services for Jiyue’s EV — the Jiyue 01, it said, adding...
    CATL focuses on innovation and overseas investments to keep growing
    Mainland China-based battery-cell maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL) is already one of the leading lithium-ion (Li-ion) cell suppliers to the automotive industry. Established in 2011, CATL catered to more than 29% of the demand of Li-ion batteries from the light-vehicle segment in 2022. The company competes with suppliers such as LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and Panasonic. In 2022, CATL Group (including all its joint ventures) supplied more than 187 GWh of Li-ion cells to th...
    Chery to use CATL’s Shenxing ultrafast-charging battery
    Chinese automaker Chery will become the first car manufacturer to use CATL’s fast-charging Shenxing battery, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on October 16. The report cited company announcement. It further elaborated that CATL’s Shenxing battery will be featured in Chery's premium Exceed branded cars. The move is expected to further deepen the ties between the two companies, it said, citing CATL, which is the world’s largest battery-maker. According to the report, wh...
    CATL-Changan-Huawei JV commences production of Avatr 12 in China
    Chinese electric-vehicle maker Avatr has commenced production of its anticipated electric sedan — the Avatr 12 — in China, according to a news report published by the news website CarNewsChina on October 12. Citing the EV brand, which is a joint venture of battery manufacturer CATL, automaker Changan, and telecom and electronics giant Huawei, the report stated that Avatr’s all-electric luxury sedan Avatr 12 has officially rolled off the production line in China. The electric c...
    Chinese EV startup Neta Auto signs strategic cooperation agreement with CATL
    Chinese electric vehicle startup Neta Auto has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the world’s largest battery-maker CATL on October 7, according to a news report published by Pandaily on October 9. The report stated that the two companies plan to deepen their cooperation, including new project and technology collaboration, supply of Shenxing batteries and expansion of overseas business. Citing Zhang Yong, co-founder and CEO of Neta Auto, the report mentioned that long-term str...
    UAW strike: Ford halts construction of $3.5 billion EV battery plant in Michigan, US
    Ford Motor Co. plans to pause the construction of its $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan, US, amid the ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike row in the US, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on September 26. The report mentioned that Ford has paused the construction of its EV battery factory until it is confident that it can run the factory competitively. Ford’s decision has come at a time when the carmaker is holding talks with the labor union, w...
    CATL launches new 4C superfast-charging lithium iron phosphate battery
    CATL has launched Shenxing, reportedly the world's first 4C superfast-charging lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, it said in a press release dated August 16. The battery can deliver 400 km of driving range with a 10-minute charge and a range of over 700 km on a single full charge. “The future of the [electric vehicle] battery technology must remain steadfastly anchored at the global technology frontier as well as the economic benefits. As EV consumers shift from pioneering users to ordin...
    CATL asks cathode-material suppliers to provide discount on lithium-carbonate prices
    China’s largest battery manufacturer CATL has asked its raw material suppliers to offer discounts, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on July 20. The company has asked its cathode-material suppliers to offer a 5% to 10% discount in settling lithium-carbonate prices in early July, the report said, citing a local media Cailian. The latter has quoted three unnamed sources aware of the matter. It also mentioned that CATL refused to comment on the matter. The price of lithium...
    CATL develops new battery materials to improve charging efficiency in cold weather
    China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has developed new battery materials that would significantly improve the charging efficiency for EVs in cold weather, according to a news report published by Reuters on July 6. The news report cited a top company executive. Citing Wu Kai, CATL's chief scientist, who was speaking at a forum in Shanghai, the report said that CATL has developed new electrolyte materials that could sharply improve the charging eff...
    CATL plans to set up battery recycling plants in Europe, North America
    China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) is in talks with a European partner for setting up a battery recycling facility in Europe ahead of its plans to establish a base in North America, according to a news report published by Yicai Global on June 29. The report further mentioned that CATL aims to expand its footprint globally by setting up battery recycling business in other parts of the world, including in North America. It cited company’s chief prod...
    CATL expands its battery-swap service to Fuzhou city in China
    China’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) has added Fuzhou city, China, to its expanding network of Evogo battery-swap stations, CATL said June 6. CATL’s wholly owned subsidiary Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAES) signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Sinopec Sales Co. Ltd., State Grid Electric Vehicle Service (Fujian) Co. Ltd., and China Kangfu International Leasing Co. Ltd., to conclude the ...
    CATL to invest $1.4 billion to develop Bolivia lithium – report
    According to a Reuters report dated June 20, Chinese battery giant CATL confirmed a $1.4 billion investment to develop Bolivia's huge but largely untapped reserves of lithium. Following a meeting with CATL executives June 18, Bolivian President Luis Arce confirmed the commitment to build two lithium plants to extract minerals from the country's Uyuni and Oruro salt flats. "We met with Burton Roy (Yu Bo), CEO of the Investment Committee of CATL to confirm the investment of $1.4 billion," the p...
    CATL partners with Arun Plus to make batteries in Thailand – report
    Chinese battery-maker CATL plans to set up a factory in Thailand to assemble batteries for electric vehicles with Arun Plus, a subsidiary of Thai state-owned oil company PTT, a Nikkei Asia report dated June 9 said.  Arun Plus and CATL's joint investment of 3.6 billion baht ($104 million) is the latest in Thailand's push to become a hub for EVs in Southeast Asia as it seeks to protect its automotive supply chain against challenges from Indonesia. The factory is expected to st...
    Coulomb Solutions to set up a battery manufacturing facility in the US
    Coulomb Solutions Inc. (CSI) plans to build a battery manufacturing plant to assemble battery packs for commercial vehicles in the US, the company announced May 1. Coulomb said it plans to source lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from the world's largest battery manufacturer, CATL. “CSI's new facility will produce [world-class] battery packs, specifically designed, and optimized for US commercial vehicle applications,” it said in a statement, adding that these batt...
    Zeekr’s 001 EV variant with CATL’s long-range Qilin battery goes on sale in China
    Geely Holding’s premium electric vehicle (EV) arm Zeekr has commenced the deliveries of the Zeekr 001 model with CATL’s long-range Qilin battery as an option, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on May 16. Zeekr 001’s Qilin battery-equipped variant goes on sale soon after the premium brand started delivering the Zeekr 009 multipurpose vehicle (MPV) with the CATL battery pack a month ago. The report said that Zeekr 001 WE version has gone on sale with the optional 14...
    Honda plans to produce more than 2 million EVs per annum by 2030
    Japanese vehicle manufacturer Honda Motor Co. Ltd. announced major corporate transition initiatives including electrification on April 26. Honda said that the company has set a goal to increase the ratio of electric vehicle (EV) and fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) sales to 100% globally by 2040. To achieve this target, Honda plans to produce more than 2 million EVs annually by 2030. Honda’s 2030 EV volume plan is split into how the company caters to the three major markets worldwide ...
    CATL, BYD plan to commence mass production of sodium-ion batteries this 2023
    Leading Chinese battery makers CATL and BYD are expected to commence mass production of their sodium-ion batteries this 2023, according to a news report published by CNEVPOST on April 20. The CNEVPOST report cited another report filed by the local media 36kr. It said that CATL and BYD's sodium-ion batteries will be a mix of sodium-ion and lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries. CATL’s sodium-ion battery will power Chery's new electric vehicle (EV) brand iCAR, which is expected to be launched in ...
    Auto Shanghai 2023: CATL unveils condensed battery with energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg
    China’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) has launched a "condensed battery" on the sidelines of the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2023 on April 19. CATL said that its cutting-edge battery technology offers an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg along with a high level of safety, opening up a brand-new electrification scenario of passenger aircrafts. CATL also announced that the company plans to launch the automotive-grade version of condensed batteries, which...
    CATL to start construction of a new battery factory in Hungary
    CATL battery factory in Debrecen, Hungary will start construction this summer, with trial operations starting in 2024 and production beginning in 2025. Local sources close to the project in Hungary disclosed that large-scale worker dormitories are currently under construction, according to a report by Chinese media outlet The Paper, said a report in Pandaily dated April 18. In August of 2022, CATL announced that it would invest no more than €7.34 billion to build a new 100-GWh battery facto...
    Chery Automobile becomes first customer for CATL’s sodium-ion batteries
    Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery Automobile has become the first customer for CATL’s sodium-ion batteries, according to a news report published by CNEVPOST on April 16. The report cited an announcement by the battery-maker on April 16 as the source of this development. CATL had first unveiled its in-house developed sodium-ion batteries in July 2021. According to CATL, sodium-ion batteries will be a cost-effective choice among the range of electric vehicle (EV) batteries being developed gl...
    CATL, BAIC Group sign strategic partnership on batteries, EV development
    China’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) has signed a strategic partnership with the BAIC Group, the company said on March 13. The agreement between the two companies entails business cooperation and advanced technology applications. “Both parties plan to join hands to develop [electric vehicle, or EV] battery products to further explore the new-energy vehicle market,” CATL said in a statement. It further added that CATL plans to get "dee...
    CATL, NIO deepen strategic partnership with a five-year cooperation agreement
    Deepening their strategic partnership, China’s largest battery manufacturing company Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) and Shanghai-headquartered electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO Inc. have signed a five-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement on 17 January 2023. The agreement was signed by Wei Zhu, executive president of the passenger vehicle business unit of CATL, and Alan Zeng, senior vice president of NIO in the city of Ningde, Southeast China's Fujian...
    CATL breaks ground on Shandong battery manufacturing plant in Yanzhou, China
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited. (CATL), one of the leading EV battery manufacturers globally, had organized a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming Shandong battery production facility located in the Jining city of East China's Shandong Province on 24 December 2022. The planned battery manufacturing site, referred as CATL-SD, is spread across an area of more than 133 hectares and will house production lines for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, as well as for energy storage sy...
    CATL – Geely battery plant in Sichuan province in mainland China starts production
    CATL announced on 19 December 2022 that the production operations at the first phase of the CATL – Geely EV battery manufacturing plant in Yibin, which is situated in southwest China's Sichuan Province, has started with a planned capacity of 15 GWh. The battery manufacturing facility is set up with a total investment of up to CNY8 billion (USD1.15 billion) and is spread across a planned area of more than 30 ha. According to the company, CATL-Geely’s Yibin project’s construction work beg...
    CATL, AVATR plan to deepen cooperation on EV battery supply chain
    Mainland China’s largest EV battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) has signed an agreement with AVATR Technology to deepen its strategic cooperation with the EV maker in Chongqing, Southwest China, the company said on 20 December 2022. “The signing of the agreement will further deepen the cooperation between the two parties,” CATL said in an official statement. It mentioned that it, along with AVATR, will build an industry-leading battery supply chain ecosy...
    CATL’s German plant begins serial production of lithium-ion battery cells
    China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited.'s (CATL’s) German arm Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH (CATT) has commenced serial production of lithium-ion battery cells in December as scheduled, marking a major milestone in CATL's global expansion strategy, CATL said on 21 December 2022. The battery manufacturing plant in Thuringia, Germany, is CATL’s first production facility outside of China. It can be recalled that the company had rece...
    CATL signs joint venture agreement with Changan Automobile on EV batteries
    China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited. (CATL) has signed a joint-venture (JV) agreement with Changan Automobile in Chongqing, Southwest China, the company announced on 20 December 2022. According to the official note released by CATL, the JV will further promote symbiotic cooperation and realize a win-win situation for the companies. The agreement with Changan is a part of CATL’s larger strategy of expanding its business globally as well as in ...
    Ford Motor, CATL explore ways to manufacture EV batteries in the US
    US automaker Ford Motor Company and China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Ltd. (CATL) are exploring ways to build a battery manufacturing plant in Michigan in order to qualify for the revised tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 in the US, according to a news report published by Bloomberg on 15 December 2022. The report stated that the two companies are working to draw a complex arrangement designed to stay clea...
    Honda to purchase 123GWh of EV batteries from CATL in China
    China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) will supply 123 GWh of electric vehicle (EV) batteries to Honda Motor (China) Investment Company Ltd. between 2024 to 2030, the two companies said in a joint announcement on 8 December 2022. According to the official statement, while the arrangement between the two companies will be limited to China, the world’s largest EV market, CATL and Honda have refrained from disclosing the battery and other financi...
    CATL, Daihatsu sign MoU on supply of EV batteries, battery technologies
    China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Japan’s Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) of strategic cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote electric mobility in Japan, CATL announced on 11 November 2022. According to the company, under the agreement, CATL will ensure stable supply of batteries to the electric vehicles (EVs) of Daihatsu, which is popular for devel...
    Toyota plans to launch electric cars with BYD batteries in China
    Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor plans to soon launch its first electric cars in China, expanding its portfolio in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on 25 October 2022. Toyota plans to launch the bZ3, which it developed with the EV maker BYD, in China. While the bZ3 is the second model positioned under Toyota's bZ all-electric car series, the first BEV–bZ4X sport utility vehicle (SUV), has already been launched globally. Th...
    CATL, VinFast sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation to include skateboard chassis
    China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast, expanding its global strategic cooperation in areas including CATL integrated intelligent chassis (CIIC) skateboard chassis products, CATL announced on 31 October 2022. The MoU was signed in a ceremony that was attended by Dr. Robin Zeng, founder and chairman of CATL, and Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vingroup...
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