CATL
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited | Ningde, Fujian, China
Company Overview
CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) is the world’s largest manufacturer of EV batteries and energy storage systems, holding ~38% and ~36% global market share respectively in 2025. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ningde, Fujian Province, China, CATL operates 15 manufacturing plants worldwide including facilities in Germany (14 GWh) and Hungary (100 GWh planned). With a market cap exceeding $140 billion, CATL powers approximately 1 in 3 electric vehicles globally, supplying Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, and other major automakers. CATL aims for carbon neutrality in core operations by 2025 and across its value chain by 2035.
Key Differentiators
Technology Leadership
- 5-year zero degradation (TENER)
- Cell-to-Pack (CTP) pioneer
- 15,000+ cycle LFP cells
- 430 Wh/L energy density (L-series)
Scale & Market Position
- 339+ GWh EV batteries (2024)
- 93+ GWh ESS shipped (2024)
- 15 global manufacturing plants
- #1 in patents (8th globally WIPO)
Global Manufacturing
- China: Ningde, Liyang, Xining, etc.
- Germany: Arnstadt (14 GWh)
- Hungary: Debrecen (100 GWh)
- Spain & Indonesia (planned)
Service & Support
- 770 global service centers
- 24-hour response time
- 3-day maintenance SLA
- AI-powered monitoring