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Apr 13, 07:45 AM

CATL Expands into Maritime Electrification

[Corporate Strategy] CATL is accelerating its move into maritime electrification, aiming to replicate its global success in the electric vehicle sector.

Core Development: Team to Exceed 500 Members by 2026

Su Yi, Head of CATL’s Marine Business Unit, revealed that the company plans to expand its maritime electrification team to over 500 members within the year, focusing on developing long-life battery cells and high-safety battery systems tailored for marine environments.

Key Metrics: Nearly RMB 2 Billion in Daily Profit, Driven by Energy Storage

In 2025, the company reported revenue of RMB 423.702 billion and net profit of RMB 72.201 billion, translating to nearly RMB 2 billion in daily profit. Energy storage demand served as the primary growth driver, surging 42% year-over-year.

Strategic Foundation: Integrated "Vessel-Shore-Cloud" Solution

CATL has signed a cooperation memorandum with COSL (China Oilfield Services Limited) for vessel electrification and has already deployed its integrated "Vessel-Shore-Cloud" solution on nearly 900 electric vessels, vigorously advancing a zero-carbon waterborne transportation system.