CATL will begin mass production of its next-generation sodium ion batteries for passenger electric vehicle (EV) applications in December this year under the brand name Naxtra. The battery could compete with mid-range lithium iron phosphate (LFP) on an energy density basis, with a purported energy density of 175 Wh/kg. “CATL’s announcement represents one of the […]
> In the season of Q3 result releases, battery manufacturer CATL has reported record financial performance. Cumulative revenue from Q1–Q3 rose from RMB259bn ($36bn) in 2024 to RMB283bn ($39.3bn) in 2025, a year‑on‑year increase of 9%. Net profit also rose 41% between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025, from RMB13.14bn ($1.87bn) to RMB18.55bn ($2.58bn). Efficiency gains underpin profit growth Increasing efficiency has […]
> Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, specialising in battery supply chain research and insights, reports that 12.7GWh of new operational capacity entered operation in October 2025. Operational Capacity The grid-scale BESS market saw 12.7GWh of new capacity enter operations globally in October 2025, a y-o-y increase of 29%. China led new operational capacity with just under 8.8GWh of […]
> In the third quarter of 2025, 18 of the largest 25 copper miners reported quarter-on-quarter decreases in their output, including the top four miners. The total Q3 copper production reported by the top 25 miners hit 3.72Mt. “In the third quarter, many companies saw lower production compared to the previous quarter. However, most did not […]
> The next-generation battery landscape has progressed from start-up to scale-up, with more than 250GWh of pipeline capacity expected to be installed by the end of 2025 across a variety of emerging technologies, according to Benchmark’s New Technology Service. China has a dominant position in the two most developed of these technologies: sodium ion and solid-state. […]
> Since January 2025, 108GWh of LFP production capacity has been announced in North America through to 2030, bringing the total to 281GWh. These announcements have been driven by the increasing importance of the BESS industry in the US, as tax credits for EVs have been phased out. How is future capacity changing? The new capacity […]
> Benchmark has tracked over $50 billion of energy transition funding, throughout 2025 in its Energy Transition Capital database, with the largest share allocated to the battery supply chain. The role of debt, grants, and equity Debt The EV, battery, and battery materials markets have matured rapidly over the past few years. As a result, debt is playing an increasingly […]
> CATL has revised its 2026 production guidance upwards by 30% to 1,300GWh, the battery giant’s suppliers report. The new target signals growing confidence in the resilience of China’s EV and ESS markets, even as China’s EV trade-in policy scheme is set to expire at the end of the year. Commercial vehicles and battery energy stationary […]
> Chinese authorities have approved reserve reports for two key lithium mines in Jiangxi province, bringing months of uncertainty over the outlook for the lithium-rich region’s mining sector closer to a conclusion. CATL’s Jianxiawo mine – which was suspended on 10 August following the expiration of its mining permit – is reported to have received reserve […]