CATL
+ FollowNews and analysis on Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), the world's largest maker of electric vehicle batteries. Based in Ningde, China, CATL supplies automakers including Tesla, Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto and many global brands, and has held the top spot in global EV battery installations for years.
Coverage includes CATL's new battery technologies such as the Shenxing fast-charging LFP battery, Qilin battery and sodium-ion cells, its Evogo battery swap business, capacity expansion in China and overseas, supply agreements, monthly installation data, earnings reports, and its Hong Kong listing and capital market moves.
| Month | Installations (GWh) | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | 15.96 | 49.41% |
| Feb 2024 | 9.82 | 55.16% |
| Mar 2024 | 15.54 | 44.87% |
| Apr 2024 | 15.65 | 44.65% |
| May 2024 | 17.29 | 43.87% |
| Jun 2024 | 19.05 | 45.06% |
| Jul 2024 | 19.42 | 47.30% |
| Aug 2024 | 20.98 | 44.46% |
| Sept 2024 | 23.99 | 44.02% |
| Oct 2024 | 25.32 | 42.78% |
| Nov 2024 | 28.70 | 42.71% |
| Dec 2024 | 34.29 | 45.48% |
| Jan 2025 | 18.25 | 47.08% |
| Feb 2025 | 15.43 | 44.45% |
| Mar 2025 | 23.84 | 42.38% |
| Apr 2025 | 21.20 | 39.44% |
| May 2025 | 24.47 | 42.87% |
| Jun 2025 | 25.41 | 43.67% |
| Jul 2025 | 23.11 | 41.40% |
| Aug 2025 | 26.45 | 42.35% |
| Sept 2025 | 32.51 | 42.81% |
| Oct 2025 | 36.14 | 43.00% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.87 | 43.71% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.71 | 46.66% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.91 | 49.79% |
| Feb 2026 | 12.90 | 49.10% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.71 | 45.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.06 | 46.64% |
| May 2026 | 33.08 | 46.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.59 | 42.70% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.40 | 42.33% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.54 | 41.45% |
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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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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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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 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.
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CATL launches Tectrans II commercial vehicle battery with up to 1,000 km of truck range
The heavy-duty truck version supports megawatt-level fast charging, reaching 80% in 25 minutes.
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Global EV battery market share in January-July 2026: CATL 39.9%, BYD 14.7%
The 7 Chinese companies in the top 10 held a combined 72.8% share of the global EV battery market.
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Seres-backed Aiva reportedly explores joining CATL battery swap network
Aiva is discussing a battery swap solution with CATL, with its first production model, the ME7, set to debut by the end of 2026.
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Top battery makers' share in China in July 2026: CATL 42.33%, BYD 19.23%
CATL remained China's largest power battery maker in July, though its market share fell 0.37 percentage points from June.
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CATL says core operations carbon neutral by end-2025, supply chain next
CATL said its supply chain accounts for more than 80% of its products' carbon emissions, and it aims to achieve value-chain carbon neutrality by 2035.
