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August LFP Share Tops 82%; Energy Storage Exports Jump 134% YoY

China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance released data for August 2026: combined output of power and energy storage batteries was 237.0GWh, up 69.8% year on year; sales were 223.1GWh, up 65.9% year on year. Energy storage battery sales were 76.3GWh, up 114.3% year on year, and exports were 17.7GWh, up 134.2% year on year. LFP accounted for 82.4% of production and 85.6% of installations, continuing to dominate. CATL and BYD led the installation landscape, while the LFP route continued to benefit from dual growth in energy storage and exports.

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CATL Cells Power Three New Models Across EREV, PHEV and BEV

In early September, battery supply information was disclosed successively for the Arcfox Alpha T7, Geely Galaxy Zhanjian 700, and the BMW Neue Klasse iX3 long-wheelbase version. All three models use battery cells from CATL and cover range-extended, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric powertrains, with pre-sale prices after subsidies ranging from 137,800 yuan to 339,900 yuan. Among them, the BMW iX3 long-wheelbase version uses LFP battery cells from CATL's Yibin plant. Based on this, the article analyzes CATL's multi-powertrain supply, the entry of local battery cells into joint-venture supply chains, and the linkage between battery costs and pricing.

30242 days ago

BYD's 2nd-Gen Blade Battery First Supplied to Hongqi, First State-Owned OEM External Order

BYD's second-generation Blade Battery has officially received the core project designation for FAW Hongqi's next-generation pure electric platform, marking its first batch supply to an external state-owned OEM. The FAW FinDreams JV plans 45GWh capacity, with Phase II accelerating. BYD's battery external supply clients already include Xiaomi, NIO, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and more than ten other automakers.

73068 days ago

Tech War in the 200K Yuan EV Segment: From Range to Chassis and Charging

The Lynk & Co 10 debuts at 169,900 yuan with standard all-aluminum double-wishbone suspension and a 900V platform, bringing 300,000-yuan chassis specs to the 170,000-yuan segment and shifting the EV competition toward chassis quality and charging platforms.

52372 days ago

150,000 km Becomes Ride-Hailing Battery "Death Line" as 177Ah Cells Swell in Batches

A batch of ride-hailing vehicles that have reached 150,000 kilometers is experiencing concentrated battery swelling, leakage, and insulation failures. The affected vehicles are primarily equipped with 177Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, with failures clustering between 150,000 and 250,000 km — squarely on the manufacturer's "8 years or 150,000 km" warranty threshold. Ride-hailing vehicles operating approximately 80,000 km annually with 1-2 charges daily are challenging existing battery safety standards and warranty systems.

60276 days ago

Electrified Powertrains & Thermal Management Enter Efficiency-Driven Era

The 2026 Gasgoo Awards & China Automotive Industry Innovation Casebook reveals that as new energy vehicles enter mass adoption, competition in China's auto industry is shifting from electrification penetration to electrification capability. Electric powertrains are evolving from component-level optimization to system-level innovation, while thermal management is upgrading from basic cooling into integrated energy management systems covering batteries, electric drives, cockpits, and intelligent vehicle components.

31784 days ago

Li i6 Headlight Supply Fluctuation Cuts Production by ~4,000 Units

Li Auto product line executive Li Xinyang revealed that headlight supply chain fluctuations reduced Li i6 pure-electric SUV production by approximately 4,000 units in mid-to-late July. Li Auto stated the bottleneck has been resolved, production resumed, and customer delivery schedules remain unaffected.

27890 days ago

China Auto New Energy's 145°C Battery Test Sets New Safety Benchmark for Hongqi Tiangong 08

CNAE's 138Ah LFP cell for Hongqi Tiangong 08 withstood 145°C continuous heat exposure for 30 minutes without thermal runaway, with nail penetration, extreme short circuit, and 3D compression all passing safely. Multiple indicators far exceed the new GB standard requirements.

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May 2026 Power Battery Installation Rankings: CATL, BYD, CALB Three-Pillar Structure

May 2026 China power battery installation rankings are released. CATL leads with 45.2% share, BYD ranks second at 27.8%, and CALB third at 9.1%. LFP battery installation share broke 75%, while ternary lithium share further contracted to 23%. Industry CR3 concentration reached 82.1%, with head effect continuing to strengthen.

732137 days ago

Aion i60 CATL Edition Launches: 103,600 Yuan for 530km Range — Worth It?

In June 2026, Aion officially launched the i60 CATL Edition, priced at 103,600 yuan with a CATL battery pack, 530km CLTC range, and 22-minute fast charging to 80%. This combination of price point and range capability once again resets the value ceiling for Chinese electric vehicles. For overseas buyers in Central Asia and Russia, the i60 CATL Edition represents the latest balance point between cost control and technology maturity in China's EV sector.

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