CATL(SZ:300750) Zhong Guo Qing Nian Bao·2025-08-22 10:30Group 1 - CATL has served over 20.43 million vehicles and sold products to 66 countries and regions by June 2025 [2] - CATL holds a market share of 37.9% in the power battery sector and 36.5% in the energy storage battery sector, ranking first globally for eight and four consecutive years respectively [2] - The company emphasizes research and development innovation, embraces smart manufacturing, and has established a complete data loop in R&D, manufacturing, and marketing [2] Group 2 - CATL has six major R&D centers located in Ningde, Liyang, Shanghai, Xiamen, Hong Kong, and Munich, employing over 20,000 R&D personnel [2] - The total R&D investment for CATL is projected to reach 18.6 billion yuan in 2024 [2] - The company has established 13 battery manufacturing bases globally, with several recognized as "lighthouse factories" by the World Economic Forum [2] Group 3 - Ningde City has significantly enhanced its lithium battery industry, being recognized as a pilot city for the industrial supply chain ecosystem by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in 2022 [3] - The total battery production capacity in Ningde City has reached 330 GWh, making it the largest polymer lithium-ion battery production base globally [3] - In 2024, Ningde City was awarded the title of "China's Lithium Battery Industry Landmark" [3] Group 4 - In 2024, there are 70 industrial enterprises in Ningde's lithium battery sector, achieving an output value of 250.8 billion yuan [4] - In the first half of 2025, the output value of Ningde's lithium battery industry reached 147 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 27.3% [4]