Xin Jing Bao·2025-10-15 14:28Core Viewpoint - The establishment of Shandong Ideal Automotive Battery Co., Ltd. marks a strategic partnership between Ideal Automotive and Xinwanda Power Technology, aimed at enhancing battery supply chain security and reducing costs through joint manufacturing [2][3]. Company Summary - Shandong Ideal Automotive Battery Co., Ltd. has been recently registered with a capital of 300 million yuan, focusing on battery manufacturing, sales, new energy technology research, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure operations [2]. - The company is co-owned by Beijing Ideal Automotive Co., Ltd. and Xinwanda Power Technology Co., Ltd., each holding a 50% stake [2]. Industry Summary - The collaboration with Xinwanda is part of a broader trend where automotive companies are forming joint ventures with battery manufacturers to secure supply chains and lower costs [3]. - Ideal Automotive will lead the design of battery products, processes, and materials, which is referred to internally as self-developed batteries [3]. - Other automotive companies, including Great Wall, Geely, SAIC, GAC, Chery, and Changan, are also accelerating their own battery research and development efforts to control costs and master core technologies [3].