起点锂电·2025-10-04 09:13Group 1 - The article discusses the establishment of a joint venture between Li Auto and battery manufacturer Sunwoda, marking a shift from a transactional relationship to a collaborative partnership [4][5][8] - The joint venture, Shandong Li Auto Battery Co., Ltd., is a 50:50 investment aimed at producing and selling lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, with Li Auto leading the R&D efforts [5][9] - Li Auto's battery R&D team consists of over 200 members, and the self-developed battery products are expected to be launched in production models by 2026 [5][9] Group 2 - Li Auto's strategy includes a dual approach of self-research and external procurement of batteries, focusing on high-performance 5C supercharging batteries [10][11] - Current battery suppliers for Li Auto include CATL, Sunwoda, and Honeycomb Energy, with a recent five-year strategic cooperation agreement signed with CATL [12][13] - The collaboration with CATL aims to enhance supply chain stability and market expansion, while the joint venture with Sunwoda accelerates the development of self-researched batteries [13][14] Group 3 - The partnership between automotive companies and battery manufacturers is expected to reshape the electric vehicle industry, with self-research becoming essential for leading companies to enhance competitiveness [14]