CATL
Supplier Intelligence Card
Supplier Snapshot
- Core category
- Batteries & Energy
- Country / headquarters
- China · Ningde, Fujian, China
- Manufacturing locations
- Not recorded
- Production-volume fit
- Mass market
- Certifications
- IATF 16949 (Automotive Quality) · ISO 9001 (Quality Management) · ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) · ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) · ISO 50001 (Energy Management) · TISAX
- Programme / OEM evidence
- View programme evidence below
- Capacity / lead time
- Extensive global production network with an annual production capacity exceeding 250 GWh (as of late 2023), with major manufacturing bases in China, Germany (Thuringia), and Hungary (Debrecen). · Contract-based / Varies by OEM agreement
- Company / risk status
- Company status not recordedView risk access and details below
- Verification / data confidence
- Trayce Verified: Unverified — no published review
Data confidence: UNKNOWN
Why consider this supplier?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in 2011, it has grown to become the world's largest EV battery supplier, maintaining significant market share through innovation in battery chemistry and manufacturing scale.
Production-volume fit: Mass market
Components & Manufacturing Capabilities
Components Offered
Lithium-ion battery cells (NCM and LFP), battery modules, high-voltage battery packs, 12V/48V mild hybrid battery systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and CTP (Cell-to-Pack) integrated structures.
Products & Services
CATL provides a comprehensive range of battery solutions including lithium-ion cells, modules, and complete battery pack systems. Their service portfolio includes Battery Management Systems (BMS), battery recycling services, and the EVOGO battery swapping solution, along with integrated energy storage solutions for grid and industrial applications.
Key Technologies
R&D Focus
Development of next-generation chemistries including all-solid-state batteries and lithium-metal batteries, improving energy density, ultra-fast charging capabilities (4C/5C charging), battery safety life-cycle management, and low-temperature performance optimization.
Certifications
Automotive Programme Evidence
Recorded project examples, vehicle supply relationships and pipeline programmes appear here when available.
Capacity & Commercial Fit
Production-volume fit: Mass market
- Country / headquarters
- China · Ningde, Fujian, China
- Manufacturing locations
- Not recorded
- Service regions
- Asia-Pacific · Europe · North America
- Typical lead time
- Contract-based / Varies by OEM agreement
- Production capacity
- Extensive global production network with an annual production capacity exceeding 250 GWh (as of late 2023), with major manufacturing bases in China, Germany (Thuringia), and Hungary (Debrecen).
Only evidence-backed manufacturing locations are listed. Headquarters and service regions remain separate. Capacity and lead times are supplier-profile evidence and should be confirmed during qualification.
Target Markets
Capacity Updates
1 plant change tracked
Procurement Enquiry
Interested in working with CATL? Send a structured procurement or technical enquiry directly.
Risk & ESG
Company status: Not recorded
Sustainability & ESG
- Carbon neutrality goal for core operations by 2025
- Value chain carbon neutrality goal by 2035
- Implementation of the 'CREDIT' transparency audit system
- PAS 2060 carbon neutrality certification for several production bases
- Member of the Global Battery Alliance (GBA)
Sources & Verification
Trayce Verified
Unverified — no published review
Trayce Verified applies only to the dimensions shown as independently sourced below. It is separate from paid Enhanced Profiles and does not guarantee capacity, lead time or supplier suitability.
Company identity
Unknown — not reviewed
Manufacturing location
Unknown — not reviewed
Certifications
Unknown — not reviewed
Programme relationships
Unknown — not reviewed
Source counts describe profile citations, not independently verified checks. Certification review applies to the recorded dimension; individual certificates, capacity and lead times are not verified by this panel.
More company information
Awards & Recognition
- World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Network (Ningde and Yibin sites)
- Volkswagen Group Best Supplier Award
- BMW Group Supplier Innovation Award
- Forbes China Top 50 Innovative Companies
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 110,000+
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