Reported on May 19, 2025, Chinese EV battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is expected to begin production in Indonesia by March 2026, according to Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources.
CATL has already secured offtake agreements with buyers in Europe and the U.S.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a memorandum of cooperation with Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Mazda) in Shanghai.
Based on CATL’s CIIC (CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis) technology and Changan Mazda’s expertise in vehicle manufacturing, the two companies will co-develop more

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced that the Qilin, Superfast Charging, Freevoy Super Hybrid, and Choco-SEB (Swapping Electric Block) batteries and a battery pack slated for autonomous vehicles have been certified to meet the new “Safety Requirements for Electric Vehicle (EV) Power Batteries (G

GAC Group signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL). Under the agreement, GAC Group will launch Choco-SEB (Swapping Electric Block) variants of the Aion UT, the Aion RT, the 2nd-generation Aion V, and an upcoming A-class SUV. Going forward, GAC Group,

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) launched several new batteries such as the Freevoy Dual Power Battery, the 2nd-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery, and the Naxtra sodium-ion power battery.
With a multi-power battery architecture, the Freevoy Dual Power Battery allows for flexible combinati

On April 19, Avatr launched the Avatr 06 midsize sedan. The model is available in three battery electric (BEV) and two range-extended electric (REEV) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 209,900 to CNY 279,900.
The Avatr 06 adopts a future sporty aesthetic exterior design concept and measures 4,855mm long, 1,960mm

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Jinhua Communications Investment Group Co., Ltd. (JCIG). With the overall goal of accelerating zero-carbon industrial development, the two companies will launch cooperation in areas such as zero-carbon land ports, New Energ

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Research Institute of Highway (RIOH), Ministry of Transportation, China for in-depth cooperation in areas such as R&D of battery swapping technology, research on policy reserve, establishment of a standard system, and s

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) forged a strategic partnership with Ant Group and Hello Inc. Based on core advantages such as digital technology, New Energy technology, and a shared mobility ecosystem, the three companies will launch in-depth cooperation on green intelligent mobility, digital technol

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a cooperation framework agreement with Sinopec in Beijing. Under the agreement, the two companies will fully deepen their long-term strategic partnership by establishing a battery swapping ecosystem covering the whole of China. They will co-build no less than 50

On March 28, it was reported that Stellantis is in advanced talks to locally produce Leapmotor electric vehicles (EVs) in Brazil, following the recent decision to manufacture the brand’s EVs in Zaragoza, Spain.
With the situation in Europe resolved, Stellantis is now focusing on Latin America, with Brazil as a key ma

On March 21, CATL and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation announced an agreement to accelerate the development of a circular battery economy, with CATL becoming a strategic partner and the first renewable technology leader within the foundation's network.
CATL will work toward a global commitment to energy circularity, co

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with NIO for the establishment of the world’s largest battery swapping network and the unification of industrial technology standards.
Under the agreement, the two companies, following the transformation and upgrade trends in th

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the construction of a zero-carbon city and a Dongying zero-carbon industrial park with the Dongying Municipal People’s Government of Shandong Province.
Under the agreement, the two parties will launch in-depth cooperation in

Fulin Precision Co., Ltd. (Fulin Precision) and Jiangxi Shenghua New Material Co., Ltd. (Jiangxi Shenghua), a holding subsidiary, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL).
The three parties will launch long-term in-depth cooperation in areas such as R&D of lithium

Contemporary Synland Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL Synland), a subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), launched the Kunshi commercial vehicle chassis for high-efficiency logistics scenarios.
The company is committed to providing electric chassis with long range, long-term warranty, fast charging,

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Jinmao Intelligent Transportation Technology Co., Ltd. (JITT) in Ningde, Fujian.
The two companies will launch in-depth cooperation in core areas such as power batteries, charging and battery swapping technologies, and batt

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Baidu in Ningde, Fujian.
Focusing on driverless technology as well as digitalization and intelligentization, the two companies will jointly bolster the popularization and development of driverless mobility services and the

VW China signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL). Focusing on technology innovation and product upgrading, the two companies will leverage their respective advantages to fully deepen cooperation in areas such as R&D of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) lithium batteri