# CATL diversifies its activities beyond automotive batteries

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving CATL, in 5 countries (Chine, Espagne, France and 2 more), followed from 31 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 7 articles from 5 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 12:27.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Electric and batteries, Plants, jobs and earnings
- Countries: Chine, Espagne, France, Royaume-Uni, Mexique
- Brands: CATL
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 09:00
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 12:27
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/235-catl-diversifies-its-activities-beyond-automotive-batteries

## National stories (3)

- China — 1 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Mexico — 1 country-specific event, 1 articles
- Hong Kong SAR China — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Sources by country and language

- China: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- Hong Kong SAR China: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Mexico: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (5), Chinese (1), Spanish (1)

## Timeline (4 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [CATL seeks new growth drivers beyond its core business](https://mecapress.com/events/196-catl-seeks-new-growth-drivers-beyond-its-core-business.md)

As the battery war intensifies, Chinese company CATL intends to expand beyond its main business to support its growth.

1 sources, 2 articles · Chine

### 2 November 2026 — [CATL expands eVTOL partnerships with agreement with Blue Vector](https://mecapress.com/events/2181-catl-expands-evtol-partnerships-with-agreement-with-blue-vector.md)

CATL broadens its alliances in batteries for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, having been chosen by Skyla Aviation as its exclusive battery partner. The group continues its diversification beyond automobiles.

2 sources, 2 articles · Chine

### 2 November 2026 — [CATL enters energy storage in Mexico](https://mecapress.com/events/2292-catl-enters-energy-storage-in-mexico.md)

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL expands its activities in Mexico with an offer dedicated to energy storage, beyond batteries for electric vehicles.

1 sources, 1 articles · Mexique

### 4 November 2026 — [CATL s'allie à Octopus Energy et Ampace pour le stockage résidentiel en Europe](https://mecapress.com/events/4016-catl-s-allie-a-octopus-energy-et-ampace-pour-le-stockage-residentiel-en-europe.md)

CATL a conclu un partenariat avec Octopus Energy et Ampace pour déployer des solutions de stockage d'énergie résidentiel en Europe, visant à améliorer la gestion de l'énergie et l'efficacité des coûts.

2 sources, 2 articles · Royaume-Uni, France, Espagne

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