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Will CATL move Shenxing battery production to Europe?

Soon, CATL intends to move ShenXing battery production to two separate territories in Europe, but is being less candid about what local automakers might soon be adapting the long range batteries into their EVs.

Where are CATL's new Shenxing batteries made?

During Munich’s bi-annual auto show, CATL principal engineer Gao Pengfei told media that the company’s new ShenXing batteries will be produced at local plants in both Germany and Hungary. Before then however, mass-production will begin in China later this year.

What is the energy density of a Shenxing plus battery?

To improve the energy density, CATL introduced its in-house 3D honeycomb material. As a result, the Shenxing Plus has an energy density of 205 Wh/kg, comparable to most traditional NCM batteries. LFP batteries are typically cheaper but are known to offer lower energy density.

What makes the Shenxing plus battery pack unique?

At the system level, the Shenxing PLUS battery pack has a topological structure optimized on top of module-free CTP 3.0 technology, enhancing the packing efficiency by 7%.

Where will CATL's Shenxing plant be located?

For now, CATL’s ShenXing production will begin in China before expanding to those plants in Europe. Germany first as that site has been in operation since late 2022, but Hungary won’t complete construction for another two or three years.