CATL and SERES deepen strategic partnership with >20 GWh joint battery capacity plan
- All AITO models are equipped with CATL batteries; cumulative deliveries exceed 1.2 million units.
- Phase 2 of the "Plant in Plant" project at the SERES Super Factory is planned to reach 10–12 GWh annual capacity.
- Combined annual capacity for the two phases will exceed 20 GWh.
- Cooperation covers a supercharging and battery-service ecosystem and joint overseas market development in Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Agreement and product supply
Since the launch of AITO, all AITO models have been equipped with CATL batteries, with cumulative deliveries exceeding 1.2 million units. AITO will continue to adopt CATL batteries across its full model lineup over the long term.
Production capacity expansion
The partners will accelerate Phase 2 of the "Plant in Plant" project at the SERES Super Factory; Phase 2 is planned to reach an annual capacity of 10 to 12 GWh. Once completed, the combined annual capacity of the two phases will exceed 20 GWh to enhance industrial efficiency and cost competitiveness.
Service ecosystem and market development
The cooperation will focus on building a supercharging network and battery services to create a full-lifecycle service system and enhance the user experience. The companies will also work together to explore overseas markets, including Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Outlook
CATL will continue to uphold a long-term approach, leveraging technological innovation and efficient industrial-chain collaboration to support the development of the new energy vehicle industry.
Source: CATL