# Automakers seek to reduce their dependence on CATL while paying massive prepayments

> Automakers are paying around 50 billion yuan in prepayments to secure battery capacity while attempting to diversify their suppliers in the face of CATL.

**In brief**: Electric and batteries event (severity: notable) involving CATL, in Chine, first detected on 31 October 2026 at 14:52. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 31 October 2026 at 14:52.

- Category: Electric and batteries
- Severity: Notable
- Countries: Chine
- Brands: CATL
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 14:52
- Updated: 31 October 2026 at 14:52
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/127-automakers-seek-to-reduce-their-dependence-on-catl-while-paying-massive

## Sources (1 articles)

- [车企去宁德化却付500亿预付款锁产能 - 手机新浪网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxOQnVRbGVtN1Z3QWF6ekg1bm5SdXJjd2lucTZ4dkdVMldNc2pPcDRpeU85QlA0NW8tQWdKSklTZHRRLTgtdHpjS3Y0b1JCVUFiOURxVWF0TkFfckJBNU9RcmxBejBlWXBreHNMSU5rbTVpeVFsVG9yTzVqSVFhMFBwTg?oc=5) — 手机新浪网, 31 October 2026 at 14:52

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Automakers seek to reduce their dependence on CATL while paying massive prepayments”, https://mecapress.com/events/127-automakers-seek-to-reduce-their-dependence-on-catl-while-paying-massive
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology