Global EV Battery Usage Hits 725.2 GWh in Jan–Jul as CATL Takes 39.9% Share
Global EV battery usage rose 20.4% to 725.2 GWh in 2023, dominated by Chinese suppliers like CATL and BYD.
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Global EV battery usage rose 20.4% to 725.2 GWh in 2023, dominated by Chinese suppliers like CATL and BYD.
Xiaomi will lead Longjia battery pack development with CALB and Sunwoda Power. The new battery is planned for its upcoming SkyNomad SUVs.
Global ESS shipments rose 71% to 461.3 GWh in H1 2026. CATL led with 125 GWh and a 27.1% share as Chinese suppliers took the top 10.
CALB launched an internal reform to enhance battery safety and reliability after complaints about its 177Ah LFP cells, affecting numerous commercial vehicles.
Global EV battery installations reached 469.2 GWh in early 2026, highlighted by strong demand and dominant Chinese manufacturers like CATL and BYD.
China’s power battery industry is moving to standardize supplier payment practices, following similar commitments made earlier by automakers.
CALB signs a 220MWh deal with Japan’s GRF, expanding its energy storage presence significantly.
Global electric vehicle battery installations increased to 244.6 GWh in Q1, with China dominating the market significantly.
Global electric vehicle battery installations rose to 135 GWh in early 2026, with Chinese manufacturers dominating 69.7% market share, despite BYD’s decline.
China’s battery output surged 19% in February 2026, but installation rates and consumer demand significantly declined.