Seres’ New Brand AIVA, CATL Explore Battery‑Swap Partnership
AIVA is pursuing a battery-swap partnership with CATL for its ME7 model, aiming for reduced costs and expanded market access.
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AIVA is pursuing a battery-swap partnership with CATL for its ME7 model, aiming for reduced costs and expanded market access.
CATL and Kunming Development signed an agreement to build 100 battery-swap stations, enhancing energy infrastructure and collaboration.
CATL has acquired a 24.8726% stake in Qiyuanxin Power for RMB 2.556 billion, enhancing its battery swap network.
China has initiated the world’s first international standard for solid-state batteries, enhancing global collaboration and outlining guidelines for the electric vehicle industry.
Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor and CATL signed a five-year agreement focusing on battery leasing, development, swapping infrastructure, and reducing costs for new energy vehicles.
In July 2026, China’s power battery production reached 218 GWh, with strong growth in exports and installations driven by NEV demand.
On August 10, CATL’s NING Service announced global expansion plans, including 10 experience centers and a 100-city partnership program.
Global power battery usage for electric vehicles surged to 608.5 GWh in H1 2026, driven by strong Chinese manufacturers dominating the market.
Global energy storage shipments surged 71% to 461.3 GWh in early 2026, with China leading at 43.9% market share.
CATL has signed a 2GWh agreement with Solarpro to deploy its Tener sodium-ion energy storage system in Central and Eastern Europe.