Battery
+ FollowNews and analysis on the electric vehicle battery industry in China, home to the world's largest makers. This category covers CATL, BYD's FinDreams, CALB, Gotion High-tech, Eve Energy, Svolt and other suppliers, tracking new technologies from sodium-ion and semi-solid-state to fast-charging LFP cells.
Coverage includes battery production and capacity expansion, supply deals between battery makers and automakers, raw material prices including lithium carbonate, energy storage developments, recycling, and policies shaping the battery supply chain in China and beyond.
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Gotion, VW plan $3.67 billion investment in European battery supply chain
The companies plan battery projects in Spain and Slovakia with combined annual capacity of 37.5 GWh, alongside a cathode materials project in Morocco.
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China unveils 5-year battery plan targeting large-scale all-solid-state use by 2030
China has prioritized breakthroughs in all-solid-state technologies to accelerate the roll-out of next-generation batteries.
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CATL begins trial cell production at planned 100 GWh Hungary plant
The Hungarian plant will become CATL's largest production base outside China once all facilities are ready.
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Li Auto solid-state battery timeline points to limited vehicle use in 2027 or 2028
Li Auto has several solid-state battery projects underway and has validated prototypes in eyewear products.
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China state media rebuts 'de-CATLization,' warns of battery supply chain price competition
A media outlet under MIIT says supply chain diversification should not be portrayed as a confrontation between automakers and battery producers.
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Sunwoda joins China's flash charging race with battery system promising 10%-97% in 9 minutes
Sunwoda said its new system can charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes at room temperature.
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CATL, DHL sign new pact to advance road freight electrification in Europe
The cooperation covers electric trucks, charging infrastructure and battery swapping pilots to help cut emissions from European road freight.
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CATL signs tech deal with Egypt's BME to support local battery pack production
CATL will provide battery pack technology licensing, production equipment and training for a plant with a planned annual capacity of 1 GWh.
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CATL shares extend slide to one-year low as Li Auto, Xiaomi spread battery orders to rivals
CATL's Shenzhen-listed shares fell another 3.84% on Wednesday and are down about 35% from their recent peak in early May.
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Top battery makers' market share in China in August 2026: CATL 41.45%, BYD 20.98%
CATL continued to lead China's power battery market but lost market share, while BYD gained ground.
