Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-08-27 02:29Core Insights - The article highlights the significant role of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the global green energy transition, with a particular focus on the importance of batteries, where CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) stands out as a key player in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Company Performance - CATL reported a total revenue of 178.9 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.3% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 30.5 billion yuan, showing a substantial year-on-year increase of 33.3% [1]. Group 2: Technological Advancements - CATL has achieved breakthroughs in high energy density, super-fast charging, and battery safety, alleviating consumer concerns regarding electric vehicle range, refueling, and safety [2]. - The company has established a unique R&D closed-loop system that integrates testing data and real vehicle feedback across various stages, including material R&D, product development, engineering design, and smart manufacturing [2]. Group 3: Global Presence and Production Capacity - As of June 2025, CATL has served over 20.43 million vehicles and has sold products to 66 countries and regions [2]. - The company operates 13 battery manufacturing bases globally, including locations in China and Europe, with three of its factories recognized as global "lighthouse factories" by the World Economic Forum [2]. Group 4: Industry Ecosystem and Financial Support - The city of Ningde, where CATL is based, has developed into "China's New Energy Battery Capital," attracting over 80 projects across the entire battery supply chain [3]. - Financial institutions have been guided to support the lithium battery industry in Ningde through innovative credit products, with CATL receiving over 310 billion yuan in comprehensive credit lines from banks, more than doubling since 2019 [3].