# Xiaomi strengthens its partnership with battery maker Sunwoda

> In late October 2026, Xiaomi took a 1.7 billion yuan stake in battery maker Sunwoda to secure its supply for its electric vehicles. In early November, Sunwoda published deteriorated quarterly results, while several automakers increased their stake in its capital. On November 2, Sunwoda said automakers were testing its 400 Wh/kg polymer solid-state cells, compatible with standard battery trays, while CATL targets 2027 for its sulfur batteries.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Sunwoda, CATL, Li Auto and 1 more, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 13 articles from 3 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 09:34.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (China)
- Category: Electric and batteries, Plants, jobs and earnings
- Countries: Chine
- Brands: Sunwoda, CATL, Li Auto, Xiaomi Auto
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 17:14
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 09:34
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/130-xiaomi-strengthens-its-partnership-with-battery-maker-sunwoda

## Reported figures

- $236M
- 1.7 billion RMB
- $236 million

## Sources by country and language

- China: 12 articles, 9 outlets
- unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Chinese (11), English (2)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Xiaomi invests 1.7 billion yuan in battery maker Sunwoda](https://mecapress.com/events/238-xiaomi-invests-1-7-billion-yuan-in-battery-maker-sunwoda.md)

Xiaomi is taking a 1.7 billion yuan stake in Sunwoda to secure its battery supply for its electric vehicles. Several automakers are thus strengthening their ties with battery manufacturers.

2 sources, 8 articles · Chine

### 1 November 2026 — [Sunwoda : des résultats trimestriels au plus bas qui attirent les constructeurs](https://mecapress.com/events/1210-sunwoda-des-resultats-trimestriels-au-plus-bas-qui-attirent-les-constructeurs.md)

Le fabricant de batteries Sunwoda publie un troisième trimestre aux profits dégradés, alors que plusieurs constructeurs renforcent leur participation à son capital.

1 sources, 4 articles · Chine

### 2 November 2026 — [Sunwoda teste ses cellules solides polymères avec des constructeurs](https://mecapress.com/events/2068-sunwoda-teste-ses-cellules-solides-polymeres-avec-des-constructeurs.md)

Sunwoda fait tester par des constructeurs ses cellules solides polymères de 400 Wh/kg compatibles avec les bacs à batterie standards, tandis que CATL vise 2027 pour ses batteries sulfurees.

1 sources, 1 articles · Chine

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