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.
Volkswagen-backed Gotion High-tech released its 2026 semi-annual report on Aug. 25. During the first half of the year, the company…
New Chinese EV safety standards effective July 1 enhance crash protection and battery safety, emphasizing hardware solutions and real-world testing.
China’s battery sector grew in April 2026, with production up 55.6% year-on-year, dominated by LFP technology.
Chery will collaborate with Autobacs Seven to launch electric vehicles in Japan by 2027, targeting mainstream consumers and utilizing local expertise.
Production line to begin operations in 2026, pilot vehicle trials in 2027, and mass production by 2030.
The so-called semi-solid-state battery introduces partial solid electrolytes into traditional liquid electrolyte systems—a transitional solution toward all solid-state batteries.
With major interface challenges now being resolved, China’s solid-state battery development is shifting from early exploration to real industrial progress.