Changan and CATL expand joint battery venture to 75 GWh with 750 million dollar investment
By Eve
Chinese carmaker Changan and battery manufacturer CATL plan to raise their joint production capacity to 75 GWh, adding 25 GWh to an existing 50 GWh target through a 5 billion yuan (approximately 750 million dollar) investment. The new facility in a high tech zone between Chongqing and Sichuan will cover 700,000 square metres and is scheduled to begin operations in 2027, reaching 25 GWh capacity within three years. The partnership, established in 2023 as CATL Changan, will also collaborate on solid state and sodium ion batteries, with cells supplying Changan's Avatr, Deepal and Nevo electric vehicle brands.
Why it matters
The expansion signals major procurement opportunities in battery manufacturing infrastructure and advanced cell technologies, with the project expected to generate 10 billion yuan in annual revenue and create 2,500 jobs. For charging point operators, the push toward higher energy density batteries and extended range vehicles (targeting over 1,500 km) will influence future charging infrastructure requirements and utilisation patterns.
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- https://www.donanimhaber.com/changan-ve-catl-den-batarya-hamlesi-hedef-1-500-km-uzeri-menzil--211621
- Original title
- “Changan ve CATL’den batarya hamlesi: Hedef 1.500 km üzeri menzil”
- Published
- 14 October 2026
- Updated
- 16 October 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- China
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