Gotion High-Tech has started mass-producing its unified battery cells designed for multiple platforms used by Volkswagen, with initial deliveries to the automaker beginning on November 20. This milestone represents the first commercial output under the five-year strategic collaboration among Volkswagen, its battery division PowerCo, and Gotion.
From 2026 through 2032, Gotion will provide Volkswagen with high-performance lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and other chemistry variants of its unified cell format. These cells share a standardized form factor, allowing them to integrate seamlessly across various vehicle platforms and accommodate different battery chemistries.
A delivery event took place in Hefei, Anhui province, where Gotion is headquartered. The ceremony included senior representatives from both companies: Volkswagen Chief Technology Officer Thomas Schmall, PowerCo Chief Executive Officer Frank Blome, and Gotion Chairman Li Zhen. During the event, Gotion Director Zhang Hongli highlighted that the cells achieve competitive benchmarks in energy density, safety, charging speed, and cost efficiency, while maintaining robust performance under low-temperature conditions.
In addition to the cells themselves, Gotion unveiled a complete battery pack system built around the unified format. Following the initial deliveries, the company plans to expand its role by supplying battery modules and packs across several of Volkswagen’s electric vehicle architectures.
The strategic partnership between Volkswagen and Gotion dates to a framework agreement signed in July 2021, under which Gotion developed the first generation of unified cells for Volkswagen’s Chinese-market production models. Located in Hefei’s Xinzhan district, Gotion’s unified cell manufacturing facility has an annual capacity of 20 gigawatt hours.
According to recent industry data, Gotion holds a 3.7 percent share of the global power battery market and ranked seventh worldwide with 29.7 gigawatt hours of installations from January through September. This latest cooperation underscores Volkswagen’s commitment to securing a stable supply of versatile, cost-effective battery solutions for its expanding electric vehicle lineup.
Source: CNEV Post
