CATL

The humanoid robot has replaced human workers in the testing processes before battery packs roll off the line, with its operation cycle matching that of skilled workers.

CATL will prioritize supplying Voyah with cutting-edge battery technologies and deploy production capacity near the EV maker's manufacturing facilities.

CATL's share in November increased by 0.71 percentage points compared to October, while BYD's share decreased by 0.93 percentage points.

CATL's marine business already covers inland rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, and is now advancing toward ocean voyage applications.

CATL's 587-Ah high-capacity cells for energy storage have achieved 2 GWh in shipments, with this year's volume projected to reach 3 GWh.

The move by CATL is a rare step amid sluggish Chinese economic growth and widespread layoffs.

CATL and BYD collectively installed 513.1 GWh of EV batteries in January-October 2025, accounting for 55.0 percent of the global total.

About 2,000 Chinese workers will participate in the factory's construction, with production expected to start by late 2026, according to Reuters.

CATL's first battery swap station in Hong Kong is set to start operations soon, with the company planning to expand to six stations by the end of 2026.

This marks the first integrated sea-air solution in the eVTOL sector, extending eVTOL infrastructure to water areas.