# EV batteries: CATL dominates, China accelerates on solid-state > CATL strengthens its dominance of the global electric vehicle battery market, while the combined share of the three South Korean manufacturers declines. In China, automakers are multiplying announcements: GAC is targeting solid-state batteries before the end of the year, BYD plans a first model equipped in 2027 and CATL mentions a small series as early as 2027, while validations of semi-solid batteries in pilot production accelerate. This technological race is presented as the next step for electric vehicle range and cost. The detailed sub-events mainly concern China; South Korea is associated with the decline of its three manufacturers, while Italian and Brazilian coverage includes no detailed national position in the provided elements. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 25 events involving CATL, BYD, Geely and 6 more, in 2 countries (Chine, Corée du Sud), followed from 31 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 51 articles from 16 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 13:08. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Electric and batteries, Plants, jobs and earnings - Countries: Chine, Corée du Sud - Brands: CATL, BYD, Geely, GAC Group, IM Motors, LG Energy Solution, Li Auto, Samsung SDI, Xpeng - First detected: 31 October 2026 at 10:05 - Updated: 6 November 2026 at 13:08 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/152-ev-batteries-catl-dominates-china-accelerates-on-solid-state ## National stories (4) - China — 11 country-specific events, 28 articles - Italy — 0 country-specific event, 13 articles - Brazil — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles - South Korea — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles ## Sources by country and language - China: 28 articles, 12 outlets - Italy: 13 articles, 5 outlets - Brazil: 3 articles, 2 outlets - South Korea: 3 articles, 3 outlets - unknown: 2 articles, 1 outlets - Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets - France: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: Chinese (21), English (9), Italian (9), Portuguese (4), Spanish (3), Korean (3), French (2) ## Timeline (25 events) ### 31 October 2026 — [Automakers bet on developing their own batteries](https://mecapress.com/events/149-automakers-bet-on-developing-their-own-batteries.md) More and more automakers are developing their own batteries, disrupting the balance of the traction battery sector. 2 sources, 4 articles · Chine ### 31 October 2026 — [CATL and BYD account for half of global electric car batteries](https://mecapress.com/events/466-catl-and-byd-account-for-half-of-global-electric-car-batteries.md) The two Chinese groups CATL and BYD together hold around half of the global market for electric vehicle batteries. 5 sources, 5 articles · Worldwide (Chine, Corée du Sud) ### 31 October 2026 — [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.md) Automakers are paying around 50 billion yuan in prepayments to secure battery capacity while attempting to diversify their suppliers in the face of CATL. 1 sources, 2 articles · Chine ### 31 October 2026 — [IM Motors goes against the tide by strengthening its battery partnership](https://mecapress.com/events/226-im-motors-goes-against-the-tide-by-strengthening-its-battery-partnership.md) While other automakers seek to reduce their dependence on CATL, IM Motors is adopting the opposite strategy for its battery supplies. 1 sources, 2 articles · Chine ### 31 October 2026 — [An automaker faces problems with its in-house developed batteries](https://mecapress.com/events/291-an-automaker-faces-problems-with-its-in-house-developed-batteries.md) An automaker is encountering difficulties with its in-house developed batteries, illustrating the risks of vertical integration in electrification. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Geely to test solid-state batteries announced with 1,000 km range](https://mecapress.com/events/1220-geely-to-test-solid-state-batteries-announced-with-1-000-km-range.md) Geely plans to begin testing semi-solid battery packs on production vehicles next year, with an announced range that can reach 1,000 kilometers. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [How Geely's new battery handles 1 MW of charging power](https://mecapress.com/events/2731-how-geely-s-new-battery-handles-1-mw-of-charging-power.md) Technical explanation of Geely's new battery capable of supporting 1 MW charging. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Chinese manufacturers promising solid-state batteries for 2027](https://mecapress.com/events/2729-chinese-manufacturers-promising-solid-state-batteries-for-2027.md) Overview of Chinese manufacturers announcing solid-state electrolyte batteries for 2027. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [China aims for mass-produced solid-state batteries by 2030](https://mecapress.com/events/2727-china-aims-for-mass-produced-solid-state-batteries-by-2030.md) China wants to industrialize mass-produced solid-state electrolyte batteries by 2030, a goal considered difficult. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [A solid-state battery with 1,500 km range tested on the road](https://mecapress.com/events/2703-a-solid-state-battery-with-1-500-km-range-tested-on-the-road.md) A solid-state electrolyte battery announced with a 1,500 km range moves from the laboratory to the road, illustrating the progress of this technology. 1 sources, 1 articles · Not located ### 2 November 2026 — [CATL dominates the global EV battery market, three Korean manufacturers decline](https://mecapress.com/events/1928-catl-dominates-the-global-ev-battery-market-three-korean-manufacturers-decline.md) CATL strengthens its dominance in the global market for electric vehicle batteries, while the combined share of the three Korean manufacturers decreases. 9 sources, 10 articles · Worldwide (Chine, Corée du Sud) ### 2 November 2026 — [GAC annonce ses premières batteries solides pour cette année](https://mecapress.com/events/2845-gac-annonce-ses-premieres-batteries-solides-pour-cette-annee.md) GAC indique que ses premières batteries à l'état solide seront lancées avant la fin de l'année, renforçant la course technologique chinoise sur cette technologie. 3 sources, 4 articles · Guangzhou — Chine ### 2 November 2026 — [BYD plans its first solid-state battery model in 2027](https://mecapress.com/events/2471-byd-plans-its-first-solid-state-battery-model-in-2027.md) BYD announces it will launch its first vehicle equipped with a solid-state battery in 2027, a major technological step for the Chinese manufacturer. 1 sources, 2 articles · Chine ### 2 November 2026 — [Solid-state batteries presented as the next revolution for electric vehicles](https://mecapress.com/events/2190-solid-state-batteries-presented-as-the-next-revolution-for-electric-vehicles.md) An explanatory article on solid-state electrolyte batteries and their promises for the range and cost of electric vehicles. 1 sources, 1 articles · Worldwide ### 2 November 2026 — [Solid-state batteries are getting closer, driven by China](https://mecapress.com/events/2366-solid-state-batteries-are-getting-closer-driven-by-china.md) Electric batteries with solid electrolytes, developed notably in China, are presented as the next technological step for electric vehicles. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 2 November 2026 — [Chinese manufacturers accelerate development of their own batteries](https://mecapress.com/events/2630-chinese-manufacturers-accelerate-development-of-their-own-batteries.md) More and more Chinese automakers are developing their batteries in-house, disrupting the sector's balance dominated by major manufacturers like CATL. 1 sources, 2 articles · Chine ### 3 November 2026 — [L'usine de batteries Blade de BYD dans le Shaanxi atteint sa pleine production](https://mecapress.com/events/3023-l-usine-de-batteries-blade-de-byd-dans-le-shaanxi-atteint-sa-pleine-production.md) Le site de production de batteries Blade de BYD dans le Shaanxi fonctionne désormais à pleine capacité, renforçant la chaîne d'approvisionnement intérieure du groupe. 1 sources, 1 articles · Shaanxi — Chine ### 3 November 2026 — [Les constructeurs chinois partagés entre batteries maison et dépendance à CATL](https://mecapress.com/events/2892-les-constructeurs-chinois-partages-entre-batteries-maison-et-dependance-a-catl.md) Analyse des stratégies des constructeurs chinois qui développent leurs propres batteries tout en continuant de s'appuyer sur CATL, alors que les prépaiements et contrats d'approvisionnement restent massifs. 1 sources, 2 articles · Chine ### 3 November 2026 — [A new semi-solid battery presented as a breakthrough for electric vehicles](https://mecapress.com/events/3420-a-new-semi-solid-battery-presented-as-a-breakthrough-for-electric-vehicles.md) A semi-solid battery is highlighted as a technological breakthrough for electric cars, promising better performance. 1 sources, 1 articles · Not located ### 4 November 2026 — [Batteries semi-solides : plusieurs constructeurs chinois lancent des validations en production pilote](https://mecapress.com/events/3807-batteries-semi-solides-plusieurs-constructeurs-chinois-lancent-des-validations.md) L'industrialisation des batteries semi-solides s'accélère en Chine, plusieurs constructeurs engageant des projets de validation en production pilote sur véhicules. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 4 November 2026 — [Les constructeurs chinois cherchent à réduire leur dépendance à CATL](https://mecapress.com/events/3798-les-constructeurs-chinois-cherchent-a-reduire-leur-dependance-a-catl.md) Analyse de la stratégie des constructeurs chinois visant à s'affranchir de CATL en développant leurs propres batteries, sans y parvenir totalement. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 4 November 2026 — [Batteries solides : les constructeurs chinois divergent sur leurs stratégies de production pilote](https://mecapress.com/events/4029-batteries-solides-les-constructeurs-chinois-divergent-sur-leurs-strategies-de.md) Les constructeurs chinois engagés dans les batteries solides suivent des approches technologiques et industrielles différentes lors des essais en production pilote, ce qui freine l'harmonisation du secteur. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 4 November 2026 — [CATL espère une production en petite série de batteries solides en 2027](https://mecapress.com/events/4078-catl-espere-une-production-en-petite-serie-de-batteries-solides-en-2027.md) Selon une note d'analyse, CATL pourrait démarrer une production en petite série de cellules de batteries solides dès 2027, confirmant l'avance chinoise sur cette technologie. 2 sources, 2 articles · Chine ### 5 November 2026 — [Automakers renegotiate battery prices with CATL](https://mecapress.com/events/4725-automakers-renegotiate-battery-prices-with-catl.md) While their volumes increased by 61 billion yuan for only 2.7 billion yuan in additional profits, Chinese automakers are reopening price negotiations with CATL. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine ### 5 November 2026 — [Pourquoi les constructeurs développent leurs propres batteries](https://mecapress.com/events/4855-pourquoi-les-constructeurs-developpent-leurs-propres-batteries.md) Analyse des raisons qui poussent les constructeurs automobiles, notamment chinois, à développer leurs propres batteries plutôt que de dépendre des fournisseurs. 1 sources, 2 articles · Chine --- Cite as: Mecapress, “EV batteries: CATL dominates, China accelerates on solid-state”, https://mecapress.com/stories/152-ev-batteries-catl-dominates-china-accelerates-on-solid-state Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology