Battery Maker Archives

CATL “Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery” Debuts on Chery’s Sterra Model

Recently, Chery Automobile and CATL jointly announced that the "Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery" will be implemented in Chery's Sterra model.

Great Wall Motors Denies Selling Shares of SVOLT to CATL

Great Wall Motors denies selling shares of SVOLT Energy to CATL.

CATL Debuts Shenxing Battery in Europe: 10-Minute Charge, 400-Kilometer Range

CATL unveils the Shenxing ultra-fast charging battery in Europe: 10-minute charge, 400-kilometer range.

The Export Value of Chinese Lithium-ion Batteries Increased by 73.2% in the First Four Months of 2023

On May 29th, the China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS) announced that from January to April 2023, the cumulative export value of lithium-ion batteries in China was $21.24 billion, compared to $12.26 billion during the same period in 2022, representing a year-on-year growth of 73.2%.

BYD Surpasses LG to Become World’s Second-Largest EV Battery Supplier

A report released by leading South Korean consulting firm SNE Research on May 3 showed that Chinese company BYD has surpassed South Korean firm LG Energy Solution and ranked second with a market share of 16.2%.

BYD Wins Qualification as Lithium Battery Material Producer in Chile

BYD announced that its Chilean subsidiary, BYD Chile SpA, has reached an agreement with Chilean governmental organization CORFO on lithium battery material production.

CATL and BYD Plan to Start Mass Production of Sodium-Ion Batteries Within This Year

Power battery manufacturer CATL will begin mass production of sodium-ion batteries for vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year. BYD's self-developed sodium-ion battery will also enter mass production later this year.

CATL Officially Releases Condensed Battery

On April 19th, CATL unveiled its innovative cutting-edge battery technology - Condensed Battery at the 2023 Auto Shanghai.

China’s CATL to Start Construction of Hungary Factory This Summer

Chinese energy battery giant CATL's battery factory in Debrecen, Hungary will officially begin construction this summer, with trial operations starting next year and production beginning in 2025.

CATL to Release Condensed Matter Battery Technology April 19

On April 19, global battery giant CATL will release condensed matter battery technology and its zero-carbon strategy.

BYD Considers Building New Car Battery Factory in Spain

Leading Chinese new energy vehicle maker BYD is considering building a new battery super factory in Spain.

CATL Refutes Claims of Suspending Construction of Battery Factory in Hungary

Rumors have circulated that CATL, China's top power battery manufacturer, faced opposition from Hungarian locals over environmental concerns and that the construction of its second European factory has been halted.

CATL’s Kirin Battery Begins Mass Production

Kirin battery, the ace technology of global battery giant CATL, has begun its mass-production. Zeekr, a premium electric automobile brand owned by Geely Automobile Holdings, will be the Kirin Battery's first global mass production model.

CATL and Gresham House Establish Global Strategic Partnership

Chinese battery giant CATL announced on December 22 that it has reached a long-term agreement with Gresham House Energy Storage Holdings PLC, a specialist alternative asset management group based in London, involving the supply of up to 7.5 GWh in battery energy storage systems (BESS).

CATL and Huawei to Jointly Build High-End EV Brand for Global Market

China's leading battery firm CATL and Shenzhen-based tech giant Huawei signed a new memorandum of cooperation in Ningde, Fujian Province on December 14.

Chinese Battery Manufacturers Face Risk of Overcapacity

Fluctuating supply and demand within China's lithium-ion battery industrial chain has attracted widespread attention recently. Production capacity now far exceeds demand, and some entities in the sector are seemingly pursuing blind expansion and hoarding.