Contemporary Amperex Intelligence Technology

What Contemporary Amperex Intelligence Technology does

Contemporary Amperex Intelligence Technology (CATL) is the world's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer by capacity and the global leader in electric-vehicle and energy-storage batteries for nine and five consecutive years respectively (SNE Research). The company manufactures power batteries for passenger vehicles (Shenxing LFP fast-charging, Kirin third-generation CTP at 72% volume utilization, Qixin sodium-ion, Xiaoyao dual-core), commercial vehicles (Tianxing-B/L/H lines for bus, light commercial, heavy commercial), marine vessels (CCS/BV/ABS/DNV-certified), and large-scale energy storage (Tianheng sodium-capable systems, TENER Stack 9MWh units, 587Ah cells), while also operating standardized battery-swap networks (Chocolate Swap for passenger vehicles, Qiji 75# block for heavy trucks), an after-market service brand (Nijia), closed-loop recycling (Bangpu at 99.6% Ni/Co/Mn and 96.5% Li recovery), and the Bedrock/Panshi skateboard chassis via subsidiary CAIT-SH. It supplies battery systems or has long-term agreements with virtually every major global automotive OEM — Tesla, BMW (since 2012), Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Volvo, Toyota, Honda, Ford (via LRS technology licensing), Stellantis, Hyundai, Geely, SAIC, BAIC, NIO, Li Auto, AITO, GAC, Changan, Chery, Dongfeng Nissan, and Togg — alongside utilities (State Grid, China Southern Power Grid, China Huaneng, Three Gorges), industrial customers (BHP, Maersk, DHL, Schneider Electric, Sinopec), and government zero-city programs across 30+ Chinese provinces.

CATL operates 13 major production bases globally — 11 in China (Ningde HQ, Yibin, Liyang, Xining, Zhaoqing, Jining/Shandong, Xiamen, Shanghai Lingang, Yichun, Guiyang, Luoyang) plus Germany (Thuringia, EUR 1.8B) and Hungary (Debrecen, EUR 7.34B) — with a USD 6B Indonesia nickel-to-battery JV under construction and a forthcoming Saudi after-market hub. Three of these bases are WEF/McKinsey Lighthouse factories (Ningde, Yibin, Liyang), with Yibin also holding the industry's first "Sustainability Lighthouse" status. R&D intensity is high: 2024 R&D investment reached ~RMB 18.6 billion, total patents granted and applied exceed 43,000 (industry #1 growth for five consecutive years), and research has been published in Nature Nanotechnology. CATL is dual-listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (300750, since 2018) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (03750.HK, since May 2025, raising HKD 35.5 billion / ~$4.5 billion).

The business model combines direct B2B hardware sales (cells, packs, modules, marine and storage systems sold through long-term OEM contracts and project sales), technology licensing (Ford LRS model in the US, EUR 4.1B Stellantis JV in Spain, JV battery plants with SAIC/Chery/FAW/GAC/Geely), transaction fees from battery-swap services (1,020 Chocolate Swap + 305 Qiji stations as of end-2025, targeting thousands more with Sinopec), professional services through the Nijia after-market franchise (500+ authorized stations), and managed recycling revenue from Bangpu. CAIT-SH, the skateboard-chassis subsidiary, reached unicorn status in October 2025 with an RMB 10B+ valuation after its first external funding round. Pricing is negotiated per project and not publicly disclosed. Customer concentration is broad: automotive OEMs span 20+ named global brands, plus utility, industrial, and government counterparties, mitigating single-customer dependence.

Name

Contemporary Amperex Intelligence Technology

Legal name

宁德时代新能源科技股份有限公司

Website

https://catl.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Contemporary Amperex Intelligence Technology (CATL) is the world's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer, supplying power batteries, energy storage systems, skateboard chassis, and battery swap networks to global automotive OEMs, utilities, and industrial customers across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cell Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA), Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), EV & Fleet Charging Equipment (AC/DC chargers, depot charging systems) (IMAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Automotive lithium-ion batteries
• Energy storage systems
• Battery swap solutions
• Skateboard chassis platforms
• Battery recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing (Automotive): CATL's primary revenue driver. The company manufactures and sells lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, buses, trucks, and construction equipment. Supplying battery systems to over 1,000 models from brands including Tesla, BYD, SAIC, GAC, BAIC, NIO, Li Auto, AITO, JAC, Geely, Changan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Volvo, Toyota, Honda, Ford, Stellantis, and many others. Battery technology includes Shenda (神行) fast-charging batteries, Kirin batteries, and range-extender batteries. Revenue generated through direct OEM supply contracts, typically long-term agreements with major global automakers.
2. Energy Storage Systems: Large-scale commercial and utility energy storage systems for power generation, grid-side, and user-side applications. Products include containerized储能 systems, sodium-ion storage (Tianheng series), and B2G (Battery-to-Grid) solutions. Revenue from project-based sales to power utilities, grid operators, and industrial customers. CATL has deployed storage systems at 1,000+ sites globally.
3. Battery Recycling and Material Recovery (邦普/Bangpu): Closed-loop battery recycling and materials regeneration through subsidiary Contemporary Amperex Recycling (邦普循环). Achieves 99.6% recovery rates for nickel, cobalt, manganese and 96.5% for lithium. Provides raw material recovery from end-of-life batteries, supporting sustainable supply chain.
4. After-market Services (宁家服务/Nijia): CATL's independent after-market brand launched in 2024, providing battery inspection, maintenance, parts supply, R&D training and recycling services to both B-end and C-end customers through direct-experience centers, authorized service providers, and a global service network. Operates 500+ professional service stations, 200+ regional guides, 20+ regional technical experts, and 20+ parts warehouses.
5. Battery Swap Services (巧克力换电 & 骐骥换电): CATL operates battery swap networks for passenger vehicles (巧克力换电) and heavy trucks (骐骥换电), generating revenue through swap service fees, battery rental (BaaS), and network operator partnerships. Over 1,325 swap stations built as of end of 2025. Partnered with Sinopec, NIO, Didi, state-owned transport groups, and logistics companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Contemporary Amperex Intelligence Technology (CATL) manufactures and sells lithium-ion batteries, energy storage systems, skateboard chassis, and battery swap solutions. The company supplies power batteries for electric passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, buses, trucks, ships, and construction equipment to global automotive OEMs. It also provides large-scale energy storage systems to power utilities and grid operators, standardized battery swap networks, battery recycling services, and after-market battery services through the Nijia brand.

Product overview

Contemporary Amperex Intelligence Technology (宁德时代/CATL) is a global zero-carbon technology company offering an integrated portfolio of battery and energy solutions spanning consumer vehicles, commercial vehicles, energy storage, marine applications, and battery swap services. The core product portfolio includes multiple differentiated battery brands: 神行超充电池 (fast-charging LFP for passenger vehicles), 麒麟电池 (third-gen CTP with 72% volume utilization), 骁遥超级增混电池 (PHEV/range-extended), 钠新电池 (mass-produced sodium-ion), and 骁遥双核电池 (dual-core architecture with self-generating anode). The commercial vehicle line is covered under the 天行 brand (B=bus, L=light commercial, H=heavy commercial). Energy storage is served through the 天恒 brand (including 天恒钠电 and TENER Stack 9MWh systems). Supporting the battery business are standardized swap solutions — 巧克力换电 (passenger/light commercial) and 骐骥换电 (heavy truck, 75# blocks) — both managed through cloud platforms enabling B2G and V2G services. CAIT-SH's Bedrock Chassis/磐石底盘 provides an integrated skateboard chassis for OEMs. The after-market is served through the 宁家服务 brand. These products span from materials innovation (CTP, CTC, self-generating anode) to system integration (battery packs, intelligent storage management platforms like 天恒·智储), creating a vertically integrated chain from cell chemistry to full-lifecycle service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 巧克力换电 (Chocolate Swap): Standardized battery swapping solution for passenger vehicles with 20# and 25# battery blocks, enabling 99-second quick swaps.
• 骐骥换电 (Qiji Swap)
• 宁家服务 (CATL Home Service)
• 神行超充电池 (Shenxing Battery)
• 麒麟电池 (Kirin Battery)
• 天行电池 (Tianxing Battery)
• 天恒储能系统 (Tianheng Energy Storage)
• 骁遥超级增混电池 (Xiaorao Hybrid Battery)
• 钠新电池 (Sodium Battery)

Products and services

• Shenxing Superfast-Charging Battery (神行超充电池) Ultra-fast charging LFP battery for passenger electric vehicles, providing charging speeds of 10 minutes for 400km range (first generation) and 1.3MW peak power with 800km range (second generation).
• Kirin Battery (麒麟电池) Third-generation CTP (Cell to Pack) battery achieving 72% volume utilization, 255Wh/kg system energy density (ternary) and 205Wh/kg (LFP), enabling up to 1000km vehicle range.
• Qixin Sodium-Ion Battery (钠新电池) World's first mass-produced sodium-ion battery with 175Wh/kg energy density, full temperature range operation from -40°C to +70°C, and resource independence from lithium supply.
• Xiaoyao Dual-Core Battery (逍遥双核电池) Dual-core architecture battery with two independent energy zones enabling cross-chemistry-system design. Features self-generating anode technology with 60% volume energy density improvement and can combine sodium, LFP, and ternary chemistries.
• Tianxing Commercial Vehicle Battery (天行商用车动力电池) Commercial vehicle battery product line covering buses, light commercial vehicles, and heavy commercial vehicles including Tianxing-B (bus series with 15-year/150万km warranty), Tianxing-L (light commercial), and Tianxing-H (heavy commercial with multiple variants).
• Marine Power Battery System (船用动力电池系统) Marine battery systems certified by CCS, DNV, ABS, BV, and other classification societies for electric ships including passenger vessels, harbor tugs, cruise ships, and hydrogen-electric hybrid vessels.
• TENER Stack 9MWh Energy Storage System (TENER Stack储能系统) World's first mass-producible 9MWh capacity containerized energy storage system with 45% volume utilization improvement, 2-hour fire resistance rating, and IEEE693 seismic standards compliance for utility-scale and grid applications.
• Tianheng Sodium-Capable Energy Storage System (天恒钠电储能系统) Sodium-ion capable energy storage system with 30MWh+ per unit, modular design, 15,000-cycle lifespan at 25°C, 92%+ capacity retention at -20°C, Bi-DC bidirectional voltage control, and 350ms self-healing system.
• 587Ah Energy Storage Cell (587Ah电芯) Next-generation large-capacity 587Ah energy storage cell with 434Wh/L energy density (10% improvement), 96.5% round-trip efficiency, PPB-level defect rate, and 7.5 sigma quality control for use in large-scale storage systems.
• 5MWh EnerD Liquid-Cooled Energy Storage System (5MWh EnerD液冷储能系统) Liquid-cooled energy storage system with 5MWh capacity, first in China to receive CQC certification under GB/T 44026-2024 national standard. Also received first national carbon footprint certification in China's lithium battery category.
• Tianheng Intelligent Storage Management Platform (天恒·智储平台) Intelligent energy storage management platform combining big data and AI large models with mechanism algorithms and visualization, providing safety early warning, efficiency optimization, and intelligent O&M for storage stations.
• Chocolate Battery Swap Solution (巧克力换电解决方案) Standardized battery swap solution with 20# and 25# swap blocks compatible with most pure EV platforms. Swap stations achieve 99-second rapid swap with 99.99% success rate and are compatible with 95%+ of mainstream vehicle models.
• Qiji Heavy Truck Battery Swap Solution (骐骥换电解决方案) Heavy truck standardized chassis swap solution with 75# standardized swap blocks, compatible with 95%+ of mainstream heavy truck models, enabling 5-minute full automated swap as part of national trunk line swap network plan.
• Bedrock Skateboard Chassis (磐石底盘) Battery-centric integrated smart skateboard chassis developed by CAIT-SH (Contemporary Amperex Intelligence Technology Shanghai) subsidiary. Enables vehicle manufacturers to decouple chassis development from upper body, streamlining vehicle R&D cycles.
• Nijia After-Market Service (宁家服务) After-market service brand launched 2024 providing battery inspection, maintenance, parts supply, R&D training, and recycling services to both B-end and C-end customers through direct-experience centers, 500+ authorized service providers, and global service network.
• Brunp Battery Recycling Services (邦普循环) Closed-loop battery recycling and materials regeneration service through subsidiary Brunp (Bangpu) Recycling, achieving 99.6% recovery rates for nickel, cobalt, manganese and 96.5% for lithium from end-of-life batteries.
• Condensed Matter Battery (凝聚态电池) High-energy-density condensed matter battery with up to 500Wh/kg energy density, applicable to civil electric aircraft as pioneering technology for aerial mobility applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 consecutive years as global #1 in EV battery usage volume (SNE Research)
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers52 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

62 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Togg (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Strategic partnership between CATL's subsidiary CAIT-SH and Turkish EV manufacturer Togg to jointly develop three B-segment EV models using CATL's Bedrock skateboard chassis platform. The first mass-produced vehicle is expected in 2027 targeting Turkish and European markets. Togg will handle vehicle definition, digital architecture, and user experience design while CAIT provides the skateboard chassis platform. This marks the first overseas mass-production passenger vehicle program for CATL's Bedrock skateboard chassis.
• MINIEYEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Strategic partnership between MINIEYE (autonomous driving technology developer) and CATL Intelligent to collaborate on intelligent driving systems combining MINIEYE's advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous logistics capabilities with CATL Intelligent's integrated smart chassis and battery platform technologies. Companies also plan to explore battery swapping, mobile charging solutions, and coordinate overseas expansion.
• Yancheng City (盐城市)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2026New power system lithium battery green manufacturing base. CATL's first domestic grid-connected green power direct connection system project. 'Zero-Carbon Factory + Lighthouse Factory' dual-standard export product demonstration base in Binhai County.
• China Gas (中国燃气)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026Strategic cooperation covering energy storage, biomass energy, and integrated energy services. China Gas serves 200 million people across China with its energy network. Jointly building integrated energy projects, virtual power plants, and 'Zero-Carbon Economic Special Zones'.
• Horizon RoboticscoreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2026Strategic partnership signed in Munich (February 9, 2026) between CAIT-SH (CATL's smart technology subsidiary) and Horizon Robotics to integrate CATL's Bedrock integrated smart chassis with Horizon's full-scenario assisted driving solutions for global OEMs. Horizon Robotics is highlighted as the first Chinese supplier to have shipped over 10 million intelligent driving chips across 42 brands under 27 automakers.
• 时代智能 (Era Intelligent / Time Smart)coreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2026Subsidiary focused on integrated smart chassis product R&D and technical services. Core product is the Panshi (磐石) chassis series with upper/lower body decoupling design integrating battery, electric drive, thermal management, and chassis domain controller.
• Horizon Robotics (地平线机器人)coreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2026Strategic cooperation between 时代智能 (Era Intelligent, CATL's chassis subsidiary) and Horizon Robotics to combine Panshi chassis with Horizon's full-scenario assisted driving solutions. Horizon has shipped 10M+ driving chips across 42 brands and 27 OEMs.
• Yunnan Province (云南省)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Comprehensive strategic agreement with Yunnan provincial government covering green energy development, transportation electrification, charging/swap infrastructure, and integrated energy service networks. Multiple sub-agreements with Kunming city, Dianzhong district, Yunnan Energy Group, Yunnan Transportation Group, Sinopec Yunnan.
• Yichun City Government (宜春市政府)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Zero-carbon city cooperation. Yichun has Asia's largest lepidolite lithium mine and serves as CATL's base for energy storage and passenger vehicle battery production.
• Quanzhou City (泉州市)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026New energy battery R&D and manufacturing base partnership. Intelligent zero-carbon factory construction leveraging advanced green manufacturing technology. Qidong high-tech zone battery manufacturing project.
• Suqian Public Transport (宿迁公交)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026V2G technology application, after-market services, and '交通+能源' integrated development model. Suqian's first demonstration city for integrated public transit and energy management.
• Minyun Group (闽运集团)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2026Strategic cooperation for public transit after-market services, city-level battery swap networks, and V2G technology. Fujian's largest state-owned road transport enterprise.
• China Changan (中国长安)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Five-year comprehensive strategic partnership covering battery swap (换电出行), intelligent vehicle robots (智能汽车机器人), flying cars (飞行汽车), embodied intelligence and other frontier directions.
• All-China University Carbon Neutrality Talent Training Alliance (全国高校碳中和人才培养联盟) & Chinese Society of Environmental Sciences (中国环境科学学会)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2026'青柠计划' - Zero-carbon talent cultivation public welfare project targeting 100 universities. Includes curriculum development, competitions, and campus clubs to train students in zero-carbon technology.
• NIO (蔚来)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Five-year comprehensive strategic agreement (2026-2030) covering: technology (long-life batteries, swap compatibility), ecosystem (battery swap network sharing, BaaS), and market (joint global brand promotion). Firefly brand vehicles to adopt CATL 巧克力换电 standards and network. Dual-network model for swap services.
• BAIC Group (北汽集团)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026'Ten-year agreement' for commercial vehicle electrification. Battery supply and after-market service partnership for buses and commercial vehicles.
• DiDi (滴滴出行)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 December 2025Strategic partnership for battery swap ecosystem for mobility services. DiDi's ride-hailing platform integrating with CATL's 巧克力换电 network for rapid vehicle battery swaps for drivers.
• 传化物流 (Transfar Logistics)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 December 2025Partnership for heavy truck battery swap network, with Qiji swap station inaugurated at Transfar's Hangzhou hub.
• 京东物流 (JD Logistics)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 December 2025Partnership for promoting battery swap electric trucks in logistics operations. JD Logistics is a major logistics operator in China.
• DHLmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 December 2025Strategic cooperation for green logistics and supply chain decarbonization. DHL leveraging CATL's battery and energy storage solutions for electric logistics vehicles and facilities.
• C&D Inc. (厦门建发)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 December 2025Multi-field deep integration partnership with Xiamen C&D, a leading supply chain operator. Expansion of existing cooperation across multiple business areas.
• Sieyuan Electric (思源电气)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 December 20253-year 50GWh energy storage cooperation memorandum with Sieyuan Electric, a leading power equipment manufacturer.
• BHPmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2025MOU for mining equipment electrification, fast-charging infrastructure, energy storage, and battery recycling at global mining operations. BHP is pursuing net-zero emissions by 2050 and partnering with CATL to electrify mining vehicles and equipment.
• Geely Automobile (吉利汽车)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2025Deepened strategic cooperation covering battery technology, product platform integration, and supply chain. Partnership dates back to 2013, expanded through Geometry series, Galaxy series, and ZEEKR platforms. CATL providing stable high-quality products for Geely's mainstream and premium market positions.
• Guangzhou Automobile Group (广汽集团)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2025First full ecosystem partner for CATL's 巧克力换电. Multiple Aion models (UT, RT, V霸王龙) and one upcoming A-segment SUV adopting 巧克力换电 standards. Extended cooperation in swap station construction, battery banking, marketing, and battery recycling.
• Indonesia (ANTAM, IBC, Local Government)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2025Joint venture project in Indonesia (North Maluku and West Java) for nickel mining/refining, battery material manufacturing, and battery recycling. Total planned investment of nearly USD 6 billion. Project to produce nickel 142,000 tons/year, cathode materials 30,000 tons/year, with 20,000 tons/year battery recycling capability. Creates 8,000 direct and 35,000 indirect jobs. Project broke ground in 2025.
• Seres/问界 (AITO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2025CATL deployed two CTP 2.0 high-end battery pack production lines inside Seres' Chongqing factory ('厂中厂' model), supplying AITO vehicle series. AITO has cumulative ownership exceeding 700,000 vehicles, all powered by CATL batteries. Joint 50MWh distributed PV project completed.
• Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group (浙江省海港集团)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2025Strategic cooperation for port logistics electrification including low-carbon port areas, ship electrification, port equipment EV charging, and battery recycling. Zhejiang Seaport Group operates Ningbo-Zhoushan Port (world's largest port by cargo throughput, 16 consecutive years).
• Jilin Group / BMWcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025BMW Group collaboration mentioned in February 2026 partnerships overview, alongside Mercedes-Benz and CATL, focusing on future mobility and EV development.
• Quanzhou Transportation Group (泉州交发集团)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025Strategic cooperation covering after-market services, city-wide battery swap network, battery recycling, zero-carbon city development, and low-altitude economy (eVTOL).
• Zhangzhou Transportation Group (漳州交发)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025Strategic cooperation covering after-market services, full-city swap network, battery recycling, zero-carbon development, and low-altitude economy. Quanzhou Transportation Group partnership.
• Xiamen Bus Group (厦门公交集团)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025V2G (vehicle-to-grid) technology deployment, after-market services, and battery swap network. Battery swap stations with 3-5 minute automated swap capability.
• Hong Kong University (香港大学)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2025Strategic cooperation to establish Zero-Carbon Future Innovation Center and Zero-Carbon Industry Alliance. Focus on international zero-carbon policy standards, technology innovation (satellite remote sensing, AI, new power systems), and carbon finance. HKU's ICCN and CATL's ZEB division cooperating.
• A.P. Moller-Maersk / APM Terminals (马士基)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2025Strategic cooperation to accelerate port industry decarbonization through high-performance battery systems for container handling equipment. Joint development of electric cargo handling equipment solutions. Also covers battery lifecycle management including development, after-sales, and recycling.
• Dongfeng Nissan (东风日产)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2025Strategic partnership covering full-domain ultra-fast charging technology, CIIC integrated smart chassis, and 800V high-voltage platform for NEV development. Multiple joint-developed battery system vehicles planned for market by 2026.
• Lanzhou City (兰州市)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2025Zero-carbon city partnership covering battery after-market service construction, full-domain transportation electrification, and zero-carbon ecosystem. Xiamen Hi-Tech zone battery testing center for Northwest China and Belt & Road markets.
• Jiaxing City (嘉兴市)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2025First zero-carbon city in Zhejiang Province. Partnership covers new energy storage, shared mobility swap, electric ships, battery recycling across eight major areas. eVTOL + electric ship scenarios at South Lake red tourism area.
• Hong Kong Stock ExchangecoreOthers · 20 May 2025CATL listed on HKEX on May 20, 2025 (stock code: 03750.HK), raising HKD 35.5 billion in global offering. First A+H dual-listed Chinese battery company. Investors from 15 countries including sovereign wealth funds, industry capital, long-term institutions, insurance funds.
• Honda China (本田中国)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2025Deepened cooperation memorandum covering LFP battery, CTB (Cell to Body) integration technology, supply chain optimization, and 12V/hybrid battery R&D. Building on existing partnership for new energy vehicle applications.
• Chang'an Mazda (长安马自达)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Cooperation memorandum for CATL's CIIC (滑板底盘/smart chassis) and Mazda's vehicle manufacturing. Partners to create intelligent efficient NEV products with faster development cycles using CATL's skateboard chassis.
• FAW Group, Changan, BAIC, Chery, GAC (一汽、长安、北汽、奇瑞)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025Five major Chinese OEMs and CATL jointly released 10 巧克力换电 new vehicle models at Auto Shanghai 2025, covering business/commuter/family use cases. Includes Hongqi EH7, Changan Oushang/Deepen, Arcfox, iCAR V23, and multiple Aion models.
• Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025Joint development of China's first systematic zero-carbon science textbook for primary school students - '零碳科技：点亮可持续未来'. Also collaborated on zero-carbon science popularization curriculum and teacher training.
• Jinhua Transportation Investment Group (金华交投)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2025Zero-carbon land port ecosystem, new energy buses, logistics, heavy truck electrification and battery swap, and photovoltaic/energy storage/charging integrated network.
• Kweichow Moutai (贵州茅台)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2025Cross-industry strategic partnership with China's leading liquor company. Jointly building zero-carbon parks, green logistics, photovoltaic and energy storage for Moutai's traditional manufacturing operations. Both A-share/ChiNext blue-chip companies.
• China Certification & Inspection (中国中检)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2025Strategic cooperation covering policy and standards research, testing and certification, zero-carbon management, and product certification. CATL working with China's only comprehensive quality service SOE to enhance quality safety management and help NEV industry development.
• Migu (咪咕)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 April 2025Top-tier strategic partnership for 2026 FIFA World Cup (North America/Mexico) broadcast. CATL will collaborate with Migu during the tournament to engage football fans globally, demonstrating CATL's global brand presence.
• Ministry of Transport Highway Research Institute (交通运输部公路科学研究院)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2025Strategic cooperation for battery swap technology R&D, policy research, standard system development, and scenario applications. Partnership aims to build national key route swap facility layout plan and promote highway service area energy supply capabilities.
• Ant Group & Hellobike (蚂蚁集团 & 哈啰)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2025Three-party strategic cooperation for smart mobility, digital technology, green operations, and green investment. Includes joint venture establishment, smart driving integration, and new energy battery after-market service system.
• China Sinopec (中国石化)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025Comprehensive strategic cooperation to build battery swap infrastructure leveraging Sinopec's nationwide gas station network. Initial target of 500 swap stations in 2025 with long-term goal of 10,000 stations (万站计划). Sinopec provides site resources; CATL provides battery technology and swap station systems. Both 巧克力换电 (passenger) and 骐骥换电 (heavy truck) solutions included.
• China National Aviation Finance / Zhongtian (中天钢铁)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2025Strategic cooperation covering clean energy, green logistics, and resource recycling for zero-carbon steel. Zhongtian Steel is a leading Chinese steel company that has invested ~RMB 20 billion in green manufacturing.
• Ellen MacArthur Foundation (艾伦·麦克阿瑟基金会)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2025Strategic partnership to launch Global Energy Circularity Initiative (GECC) - the first Chinese company-initiated circular economy public welfare project in the battery industry. Partnership aims to advance battery circular economy research, build global ecosystem network, and demonstrate circular economy transformation in different countries and regions.
• NIO (蔚来)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2025Partnership to create world's largest battery swap network. Joint push for swap technology standards. Firefly brand to use CATL 巧克力换电 network. Dual-network model for both companies' users.
• WICV/中国物流 (China Logistics)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2025Strategic cooperation covering electric logistics vehicles, battery swap, zero-carbon parks, and supply chain decarbonization. China's only central enterprise focused on integrated logistics.
• Dongying City (东营市)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2025Zero-carbon city partnership: CATL to build first high-ratio green power direct-supply zero-carbon industrial park in China, including Phase 1: 40GWh lithium battery manufacturing in Kenli district with 'Zero-Carbon Factory + Lighthouse Factory' dual standards. Combined with petrochemical industry electrification.
• WEF/McKinsey Global Lighthouse NetworkcoreOthers · 17 March 2025Three CATL manufacturing bases (Ningde, Yibin, Liyang) recognized as 'Lighthouse factories' by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company - the most lighthouse factories of any lithium battery company globally. Yibin additionally awarded 'Sustainability Lighthouse' status.
• Clarivate (科睿唯安) Global 100 Innovation InstitutionsmajorOthers · 13 March 2025CATL selected into Clarivate's 'Global Top 100 Innovation Institutions' list in 2025, recognizing its patent portfolio and innovation capabilities.
• FAW Jiefang (一汽解放)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2025Strategic cooperation to advance commercial vehicle industry electrification. 30+ chassis swap vehicle models launched with FAW Jiefang,陕汽,福田,DeepWay and other truck manufacturers.
• StellantiscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 10 December 2024Joint venture agreement to build battery manufacturing plant in Spain with EUR 4.1 billion investment. Near Stellantis facilities in Spain.
• ToyotacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2019Comprehensive partnership in NEV battery supply, new technology development, and battery recycling. Both companies to cooperate on battery technology evolution and stable supply for Toyota's EV roll-out.
• Hellobike & Ant Group (哈啰出行 & 蚂蚁金服)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2019Three-way joint venture (首期 1 billion yuan) to create battery swap infrastructure for two-wheel EVs. CATL provides lithium battery technology; Hellobike provides offline city network; Ant Group provides platform access and payment systems. First joint venture in China's two-wheel EV battery swap space.
• VolvocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2019EUR 100+ million battery supply agreement for Volvo's SPA2 and CMA platforms globally. CATL becomes Volvo's global EV battery partner for next-generation vehicles including Polestar brand.
• HuaweicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2019Strategic cooperation agreement signed April 2019 in Shanghai for automotive electrification. CATL provides battery systems; Huawei provides ICT infrastructure and smart terminal capabilities. Focus on NEV power battery systems and energy storage.

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Direct peers

• BYD: BYD is a Chinese vertically-integrated EV and battery manufacturer. It is both a customer (some models listed on CATL's compatibility page) and the most direct global competitor in EV batteries and complete vehicles, with in-house cell production across LFP (Blade Battery) and NCM chemistries.
• Sunwoda Electronic: Sunwoda is a Chinese battery manufacturer producing cells and packs for EVs, energy storage, and consumer electronics. Directly competes with CATL in Chinese OEM battery supply, particularly in commercial vehicles and ESS markets.
• EVE Energy: EVE Energy is a Chinese battery manufacturer producing Li-ion cells for EVs, ESS, and consumer applications. Competes with CATL in LFP cells, energy storage systems, and specialty battery formats.
• LG Energy Solution: LG Energy Solution is a Korean battery cell and pack manufacturer supplying global automotive OEMs (GM, Hyundai, Honda, Tesla, Toyota, VW). Directly competes with CATL for premium OEM contracts in Europe, North America, and Asia across NCM and LFP chemistries.
• SK On: SK On is a Korean battery subsidiary of SK Innovation supplying cells to Hyundai-Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, and VW. Directly competes with CATL in EV battery cell manufacturing for global OEMs with operations in Korea, US, Hungary, and China.
• Samsung SDI: Samsung SDI is a Korean battery manufacturer supplying prismatic cells and packs to BMW, Ford, Rivian, Stellantis, and Volvo. Competes with CATL for global OEM battery supply contracts, particularly in premium European and North American EV programs.
• Panasonic Energy: Panasonic Energy is the Japanese battery division supplying primarily Tesla (Gigafactory Nevada) with cylindrical 2170/4680 cells. Directly comparable to CATL as a top-tier global battery cell manufacturer serving automotive OEMs.
• Gotion High-Tech: Gotion High-Tech is a Chinese battery manufacturer with VW as a major shareholder. Develops LFP cells, packs, and energy storage systems, directly competing with CATL in domestic and emerging international markets.
• CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery): CALB is a Chinese state-backed battery manufacturer specializing in LFP cells for EVs and energy storage. Competes directly with CATL in Chinese OEM supply, particularly for commercial vehicles and ESS applications.

Emerging players

• Northvolt: Northvolt is a Swedish battery manufacturer focused on European markets with operations in Sweden and Germany (recently undergoing restructuring). Emerging competitor in European premium OEM battery supply, addressing EU local content requirements similar to CATL's Hungarian and German facilities.

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