Qilin PRO Battery Announcement Overview
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), Chinas largest automotive battery manufacturer, announced the Qilin PRO lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for electric vehicles (EVs) in Munich, Germany on September 7, 2025. Equipped with the latest safety technology NP3.0, it features excellent characteristics in safety, driving range, longevity, and fast charging, positioned as a strategic product for the European market.
Technical Specifications of Two Models
Long-Life Model: Designed for European consumers international long-distance travel
- Driving Range: 758 kilometers under WLTP standards
- Battery Life: 12 years or 1 million kilometers (longest for global passenger car batteries)
- Degradation Characteristics: Only 9% degradation after 200,000 kilometers
- Application Area: For long-term leasing in European markets
Ultra-Fast Charging Model: Designed for European cold climate conditions
- Driving Range: 683 kilometers
- Fast Charging Performance: 478 kilometers possible with 10-minute charging (fastest LFP battery for European market)
- Cold Weather Response: Charging from 20% to 80% completed in 20 minutes in minus 20-degree environment
European Market Production Development
CATL has established cooperative relationships with over 90% of major European automakers, actively promoting automotive battery exports and local production:
- Existing Operating Plants: Germany, Hungary
- Under Construction Projects: Building factory in Spain jointly with Stellantis
Strong Overseas Sales Performance Contribution
First Half 2025 Performance (year-on-year):
- Total Sales: 178.9 billion yuan (approximately 3.578 trillion yen), 7.3% increase
- Overseas Sales: 61.2 billion yuan, 21.1% increase (34.2% of total sales)
- Domestic China Sales: 117.7 billion yuan, 1.2% increase (slight increase)
Profitability Comparison:
- Overseas Gross Margin: 29.0% (4.2 percentage point increase)
- Domestic Gross Margin: 22.9% (0.1 percentage point increase)
Overseas market profitability significantly exceeds domestic levels, demonstrating the success of CATLs overseas expansion strategy.