Chinese battery giant CATL unveils new EV batteries for Europe

MUNICH, Germany -- China's CATL, the world's largest battery maker, on Sunday unveiled its latest generation of electric vehicle (EV) batteries here for the European market, highlighting a growing presence and commitment in the region.

The launch came two days before the opening of the 2025 IAA Mobility show in Munich, Europe's leading auto industry gathering.

The new battery, dubbed "Shenxing Pro," is based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and will be offered in two versions tailored to the European market.

A 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, well above the 300-to-500 km level typically delivered by LFP batteries. The other version is a fast-charging model, which can add 478 km of range in just 10 minutes of charging.

Lingbo Zhu, chief technology officer of CATL's international business unit, said the product 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 entered the European market in 2012 through a strategic partnership with German carmaker BMW. It now operates EV production factories in Germany and Hungary, with a third plant under construction in Spain through a joint venture with Stellantis.

"Our global journey starts here in Europe," said Tan Libin, chief customer officer of CATL, noting that the company now works with around 90 percent of European carmakers.

According to Tan, CATL has supplied batteries for more than 20 million EVs worldwide.