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.
Global EV battery use reached 608.5 GWh in H1 2026, up 20%. CATL led with a 39.9% share, while BYD ranked second at 14.4%.
China’s solid-state battery market is growing rapidly, with shipments projected to reach 607.2GWh by 2030, driven by innovation and policy support.
In June 2026, China saw a notable increase in battery production and sales, driven by NEV demand and led by CATL.
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