Story no.152InternationalOngoingElectric and batteriesNotableCN Chine31 Oct → 3 Nov6 facts · 10 art.
Chinese automakers develop their own batteries in the face of CATL
Late October 2026, more and more automakers are betting on developing their own batteries, disrupting the balance of the traction battery sector. Early November, Chinese automakers are described as accelerating in-house battery development, while the sector remains dominated by large manufacturers such as CATL. An analysis published on November 3 highlights that these automakers are torn between in-house batteries and dependence on CATL, with prepayments and supply contracts remaining massive.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 6 events involving CATL, GAC Group, Geely and 3 more, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 10 articles from 3 sources (electric and batteries); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 05:15.
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ChinaChinese manufacturers accelerate development of their own batteries
More and more Chinese automakers are developing their batteries in-house, disrupting the sector's balance dominated by major manufacturers like CATL.
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GAC annonce ses premières batteries solides pour cette année
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.
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 8 | 4 |
| Italy | 2 | 1 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
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| Chinese | 8 | 4 |
| French | 1 | 1 |
| Italian | 1 | 1 |
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- Les constructeurs chinois partagés entre batteries maison et dépendance à CATL3 Nov
- Chinese manufacturers accelerate development of their own batteries2 Nov
- Automakers bet on developing their own batteries2 Nov
- GAC annonce ses premières batteries solides pour cette année2 Nov
- How Geely's new battery handles 1 MW of charging power1 Nov
- IM Motors goes against the tide by strengthening its battery partnership31 Oct
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