智通财经网·2025-09-19 02:28Core Insights - The competitive landscape of the battery industry is characterized by strong positions of CATL and BYD, with CATL's share of lithium iron phosphate batteries surpassing BYD's since 2024 [1] - The industry is experiencing rapid changes in competition, with companies like EVE Energy and Zhongxin Innovation showing strong performance, while others like Xinwangda and Ruipu Lanjun are also improving significantly [1] - The transition of BYD to fully focus on lithium iron phosphate batteries has enhanced the competitive advantage of CATL, LG, and other leading companies in ternary batteries [1] Battery Production and Demand - In August 2025, the total production of power and other batteries reached 139.6 GWh, marking a month-on-month increase of 4.4% and a year-on-year increase of 45% [4] - Cumulative production from January to August 2025 was 970.7 GWh, with a year-on-year growth of 43% [4] - The proportion of batteries installed in vehicles is decreasing, with the installation rate for power batteries dropping from 70% in 2021 to 50% in 2024, and further down to 43% in 2025 [2][3] Market Trends - The demand for batteries in the energy storage sector is growing rapidly due to the global energy crisis exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, leading to a notable decline in the proportion of batteries installed in vehicles [3] - The growth rate of power battery installations has been lower than that of vehicle sales in 2021 and 2022, but is expected to stabilize in 2025 with a production surplus [3] - The demand for pure electric passenger vehicles is projected to grow by 36.4% in 2025, while plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles are expected to see a growth of 16.9% [6] Competitive Landscape - The battery market remains stable with no significant changes in the competitive landscape, as larger companies continue to expand their market share while smaller firms seek growth through technological advancements [13] - The number of battery companies supplying the market reached a low of 33 in August 2025, indicating a concentration of production capabilities among fewer players [12] - The market share of CATL decreased to 42% in Q3 2025, while BYD's share fluctuated from 15% in 2020 to 26.9% in 2023, and then down to 21.4% in Q3 2025 [18]