CATL Leads China Power Battery Market With 41.45% Share in August
China’s power and energy storage battery output surged 69.8% in August, driven by strong domestic and export demand.
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China’s power and energy storage battery output surged 69.8% in August, driven by strong domestic and export demand.
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.
In July 2026, China’s power battery production reached 218 GWh, with strong growth in exports and installations driven by NEV demand.
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.
New Chinese EV safety standards effective July 1 enhance crash protection and battery safety, emphasizing hardware solutions and real-world testing.
China’s battery industry showed significant growth in May 2026, led by NEV demand and LFP technology dominance.