CATL(SZ:300750) 日经中文网·2025-10-19 00:33Core Insights - The battery installation volume for pure electric vehicles (EVs) reached 504 GWh in the first half of 2025, marking a 37% year-on-year increase. Among the top 10 companies by installation volume, 6 are Chinese, holding a 69% market share, which is a 4 percentage point increase from the previous year [1][3]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Chinese companies dominate the EV battery market, with significant contributions from companies like CATL, which is expanding its production capacity outside China, including a €7.3 billion factory in Hungary and a new factory in Indonesia [3]. - The global shift towards Chinese-made batteries is evident as major automakers like Tesla and Volkswagen are increasingly using these batteries in their EVs, driven by lower costs [1][3]. Group 2: Battery Technology - There are two main types of batteries used in EVs: ternary batteries and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Ternary batteries are favored for their ability to enhance driving range, while LFP batteries are cheaper and have a lower risk of fire [5]. - The adoption of LFP batteries is growing outside China, with companies like Tesla and Mercedes-Benz incorporating them into their vehicles [5]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Japanese companies are facing challenges in the EV battery market, with Panasonic being the only Japanese firm in the top 10. Most of its products are supplied to Tesla, with some to Mazda and Subaru [7]. - Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has signed a contract worth 5.9442 trillion KRW for LFP batteries, believed to be for Tesla [5]. - Japanese automakers are at a crossroads regarding their battery strategies, contemplating whether to collaborate with Chinese firms or invest in building independent supply chains [7].