CATL’s Fifth-Generation LFP Battery Has Begun Mass Production
Robin Zeng stated that CATL’s battery swap system is compatible with solid-state batteries.
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Robin Zeng stated that CATL’s battery swap system is compatible with solid-state batteries.
In Oct, CATL led the market with 36.14 GWh of battery installations, followed by BYD with 17.89 GWh, both constituting more than 60% of the total market share in China.
The strategic cooperation will focus on three key areas: intelligent chassis, battery swap technology, and battery leasing.
CATL plans to establish 1,000 Chocolate battery swap stations across 45 cities in China by the end of 2025.
The Aion UT Super is the first private-car model to use CATL’s Chocolateswap system: 500 km range and a 99-second swap.
In Jan–Sep 2025, six Chinese companies ranked among the global top 10 in EV battery installations, with CATL and BYD accounting for 54.5% of the total.
By the end of 2026, the nationwide network of Chocolate swap stations will have surpassed 2,500 stations.
The so-called semi-solid-state battery introduces partial solid electrolytes into traditional liquid electrolyte systems—a transitional solution toward all solid-state batteries.
CATL will supply power batteries for JAC’s entire vehicle lineup and provide technical support in areas such as supply chain safety and technology upgrades.
The Aion UT super, built on the Aion UT platform, introduces major upgrades in driving range, battery-swapping capability, and intelligent connectivity.