Core Insights - The article highlights the upcoming CINE2025 Solid-State Battery Exhibition and Industry Annual Conference scheduled for November 6-8, 2025, in Guangzhou, with significant participation expected from over 200 exhibitors and 20,000 professional attendees [2] Industry Overview - In the first seven months of 2025, China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 8.22 million units, marking a year-on-year increase of 38.5%, with a penetration rate of 45.0%, up by 8.6 percentage points [2] - The installed capacity of power batteries in China during the same period was 343.52 GWh, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 40.2% [2] Market Dynamics - A total of 48 power battery companies provided vehicle matching in the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of 3 companies compared to the previous year, primarily serving passenger vehicles [4] - The top 10 power battery companies by installed capacity included CATL, BYD, and others, with a total installed capacity of 153.46 GWh [5][6] Battery Technology Trends - The market concentration for the top 10 battery companies (CR10) was 95.3%, a decrease of 1.3 percentage points year-on-year, attributed to the rise of companies like Tsinghua Unigroup and others [6] - In terms of battery materials, the installed capacity for ternary batteries was 66.63 GWh (19.4% market share), down by 7.2 percentage points, while lithium iron phosphate batteries accounted for 276.56 GWh (80.5% market share), up by 7.2% [6] Battery Form Factor - The installed capacity for square batteries was 334.29 GWh (97.3% market share), showing a slight increase of 0.5 percentage points year-on-year, while cylindrical batteries accounted for 7.28 GWh (2.1% market share) [8] - The announcement by BMW Group regarding the upcoming use of large cylindrical batteries is expected to boost the market share of cylindrical batteries [8]