Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and JAC Group have announced a deepening strategic partnership, focusing on advancing battery technology, supply chain resilience, and international expansion for new energy vehicles.
On October 25, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and JAC Group formalised a strategic partnership to deepen cooperation across technology development, supply chain reinforcement, and international market expansion. The ann...
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ouncement, posted on CATL’s official WeChat account, underscores a collaborative effort aimed at elevating the performance, safety, and efficiency of JAC’s vehicle portfolio by leveraging CATL’s advanced battery technologies.
JAC Group, known for integrating vehicle manufacturing with mobility services, is accelerating its move into the premium segment with its “MAEXTRO” lineup. This series incorporates CATL’s latest Qilin and Shenxing batteries, which feature ultra-fast charging, dual-surface cooling, NP2.0 thermal protection, and reinforced underbody safety systems. These innovations collectively enhance vehicle reliability and user experience through improved efficiency and safety standards.
The partnership envisions a tripartite strategic focus: securing supply chain resilience, co-developing next-generation battery and vehicle technologies, and expanding JAC’s presence in global markets. CATL has pledged long-term, high-quality power battery support across JAC’s entire vehicle lineup, aiming to ensure consistent quality and maintain technological leadership. Joint efforts will also target breakthroughs in ultra-fast charging, dual-core battery architectures, extended battery life, integrated intelligent chassis (CIIC) systems, battery swapping ecosystems, and data-driven applications. These advances are intended to accelerate the commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies and deliver tangible consumer benefits.
On the international front, CATL and JAC plan to collaborate on electric vehicle development tailored to differing global markets, promoting JAC’s passenger vehicle brands—including JAC, Yiwei, and Refine—alongside its commercial vehicle division, Ankai. This suggests an ambition to broaden both companies’ reach and influence beyond China’s domestic market.
This CATL-JAC collaboration is part of CATL’s broader strategy to deepen ties with major automotive players. Recent strategic agreements with other automakers underline this trend: in July 2025, CATL and Geely Auto expanded their cooperation to foster electrification and integrate battery platforms; in March 2023, CATL partnered with BAIC Group to jointly develop EV battery products and support BAIC’s new energy vehicle production.
Beyond automakers, CATL has also entered agreements to promote green transportation and energy infrastructure. For example, its alliances with Jiangxi Communications Investment Group focus on developing charging and battery swapping stations alongside photovoltaic and energy storage systems to underpin green transport corridors. Moreover, CATL’s collaboration with Sinopec aims to build a nationwide battery-swapping ecosystem leveraging Sinopec’s gas station network to facilitate convenient and efficient electric vehicle energy replenishment.
In the realm of intelligent mobility, CATL’s partnership with robot car developer JIDU involves supplying advanced battery products and pursuing new technologies to support the intelligent mobility industry. These initiatives show CATL’s commitment to being at the forefront of EV technological innovation and infrastructure development.
Collectively, these strategic partnerships reflect CATL’s multifaceted vision to integrate advanced battery technology with supply chain robustness, industry collaborations, and supportive infrastructure, driving forward the global electrification of transport. The alliance with JAC is a significant addition to this strategy, combining cutting-edge battery innovation with premium vehicle manufacturing aimed at delivering enhanced user experiences and expanding international reach. CATL and JAC will continue to explore innovations in both power battery technologies and business models, signalling a sustained commitment to shaping the future of new energy vehicles on multiple fronts.
Source: Noah Wire Services
