Jin Rong Jie·2026-02-06 11:59Core Viewpoint - Xiwanda Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Xiwanda Power Technology Co., Ltd., reached a settlement agreement with Weir Electric Vehicle Technology (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. regarding a significant sales contract dispute, leading to the withdrawal of the lawsuit by Weir Electric [1][3]. Group 1: Settlement Agreement Details - The agreement stipulates that all costs related to the replacement of power battery packs will be calculated based on actual costs and shared according to an agreed ratio, with all related battery packs belonging to Xiwanda Power after the resolution [3]. - Xiwanda Power is required to pay Weir Electric a remaining amount of 608 million yuan after deducting the costs already borne by Xiwanda Power, with a payment schedule extending over five years [3]. - The payment plan includes specific percentages to be paid in each year from 2026 to 2030, with 60% due in 2026 and the remaining balance to be settled by 2030 [3]. Group 2: Background and Industry Context - The dispute originated from a lawsuit filed by Weir Electric in December 2025, claiming damages of 2.314 billion yuan due to quality issues with battery cells delivered between June 2021 and December 2023 [4]. - Geely Electric, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, is a key player in the new energy vehicle sector, focusing on the development and manufacturing of core components such as power batteries and electric drive systems [4]. - Geely has adopted a multi-faceted strategy in the new energy sector, with plans to launch its self-developed all-solid-state battery by 2026 [5]. - In 2025, Geely's total sales reached 4.116 million units, a 26% increase year-on-year, with new energy vehicle sales growing by 58%, achieving a penetration rate of 56% [6].