Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has begun mass production of its fifth-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, marking significant improvements in both energy density and cycle life, according to Chairman and CEO Robin Zeng. The announcement was made at the 2025 World Power Battery Conference in Yibin, Sichuan.
CATL’s newly released fifth-generation LFP cells build on the performance advantages already demonstrated by its fourth-generation products, which deliver higher energy density, longer lifespan and greater power output than the industry’s mainstream second- and third-generation LFP batteries. In addition to its leadership in LFP technology, the company continues to develop advanced ternary chemistry batteries, which are deployed in its Qilin and Freevoy brands.
Earlier this year, CATL introduced the Naxtra sodium-ion battery, designed to reduce dependence on lithium while improving safety and lowering carbon emissions. Naxtra also addresses the low-temperature performance challenges of traditional lithium batteries, offering a new option for electric vehicle use in colder, high-latitude regions.
Beyond LFP and sodium-ion chemistries, CATL reports that its research and development efforts in all-solid-state batteries are among the most advanced globally. The company currently holds the leading share of the global power battery market with a 36.6 percent share from January through September, according to industry data. In China alone, CATL accounted for 36.14 gigawatt-hours of installed EV battery capacity in October, representing a market share of 43 percent, including 72.79 percent of ternary lithium and 35.7 percent of LFP batteries.
CATL’s production network spans 13 facilities worldwide, employing nearly 150,000 people. In the first three quarters of 2025, the company contributed 120 GWh to China’s nearly 200 GWh of lithium battery exports, invested over RMB 15 billion in R&D and paid RMB 24.5 billion in taxes. To date, more than 20 million new energy vehicles globally use CATL batteries, cutting CO₂ emissions by roughly 14 million tons annually.
The company’s products also power commercial vehicles, electric vessels and aircraft. Its Tectrans series batteries serve heavy-duty trucks, nearly 900 vessels are equipped with CATL cells, and a two-ton eVTOL has secured key certification milestones in pursuit of operational approval.
Source: CNEV Post
