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CATL Unveils Latest Generation of Electric Vehicle Batteries for European Market

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Chinese battery giant CATL has reinforced its presence in Europe by unveiling its latest generation of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, dubbed "Shenxing Pro," in Munich, Germany. The launch comes ahead of the 2025 IAA Mobility show, a leading auto industry gathering in Europe. The new battery, based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, is designed to cater to European driving habits and will be offered in two versions: a long-life model and a fast-charging model. The long-life model boasts a maximum driving range of 758 km, while the fast-charging model can add 478 km of range in just 10 minutes of charging.

Key Takeaways:

  • CATL, the world's largest battery maker, has unveiled its latest generation of EV batteries, dubbed "Shenxing Pro," in Munich, Germany.
  • The new battery is based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and will be offered in two versions: a long-life model and a fast-charging model.
  • The long-life model is designed for up to 12 years or 1 million km of use and offers a maximum driving range of 758 km.
  • The fast-charging model can add 478 km of range in just 10 minutes of charging.
  • The "Shenxing Pro" battery was developed to adapt to European driving habits, including higher speeds on highways, longer lifespans for leased and used vehicles, and reliable performance in colder weather.
  • CATL has partnered with around 90% of European carmakers and has supplied batteries for over 20 million EVs worldwide.
  • CATL operates EV production factories in Germany and Hungary, with a third plant under construction in Spain through a joint venture with Stellantis.
  • The company entered the European market in 2012 through a strategic partnership with German carmaker BMW.

Statistics:

  • 12 years or 1 million km: The lifespan of the long-life model of the "Shenxing Pro" battery.
  • 758 km: The maximum driving range of the long-life model of the "Shenxing Pro" battery.
  • 478 km: The range added by the fast-charging model of the "Shenxing Pro" battery in just 10 minutes of charging.
  • 10 minutes: The time required to charge the fast-charging model of the "Shenxing Pro" battery to add 478 km of range.
  • 90%: The percentage of European carmakers that CATL now works with.
  • 20 million: The number of EVs worldwide that CATL has supplied batteries for.

Sources:

  • Xinhua via COMTEX: "China's CATL Unveils Latest Generation of Electric Vehicle Batteries for European Market" (September 7, 2025)

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