# Dongfeng and CATL strengthen strategic partnership

> On October 31, 2026, Dongfeng Motor and CATL signed a group-level strategic agreement covering the entire electric vehicle supply chain. On November 2, 2026, the two companies began negotiations for Dongfeng to get first access to the third generation of the Shenxing battery. No further details are provided at this stage.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving CATL, Dongfeng, Dongfeng Motor and 1 more, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 24 articles from 3 sources (electric and batteries); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 06:27.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (China)
- Category: Electric and batteries
- Countries: Chine
- Brands: CATL, Dongfeng, Dongfeng Motor, Voyah
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 14:02
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 06:27
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/150-dongfeng-and-catl-strengthen-strategic-partnership

## Background

_Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._

**Key terms**

- **LFP battery**: Lithium-ion accumulator whose cathode is made of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4). They are widely used in China for electric vehicles due to their lower cost, despite their lower energy density. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accumulateur_lithium-fer-phosphate))
- **Supply chain**: All processes and information associated with sourcing, holding, circulation and making products available from their design to the end customer, under conditions and throughout the product life cycle. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestion_de_la_cha%C3%AEne_logistique))

## Sources by country and language

- China: 24 articles, 19 outlets

**Languages**: Chinese (22), English (2)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Dongfeng and CATL sign a group-level strategic agreement](https://mecapress.com/events/190-dongfeng-and-catl-sign-a-group-level-strategic-agreement.md)

Dongfeng Motor and battery maker CATL conclude a strategic partnership at group level, covering the entire electric vehicle supply chain.

1 sources, 5 articles · Wuhan — Chine

### 2 November 2026 — [Dongfeng and CATL negotiate the first use of the third-generation Shenxing battery](https://mecapress.com/events/2285-dongfeng-and-catl-negotiate-the-first-use-of-the-third-generation-shenxing.md)

Dongfeng and CATL are discussing arrangements for the manufacturer to secure exclusive rights to the third generation of the Shenxing battery.

3 sources, 19 articles · Chine

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