CATL and Daihatsu Reach Strategic Battery Supply Cooperation Agreement for Japan

China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. have announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) of strategic cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote e-mobility in Japan. CATL intends to provide stable supply of EV batteries to the electric vehicles of Daihatsu, one of the oldest car manufacturers in Japan.

With CATL's advanced batteries, Daihatsu will be able to ramp up production and performance of high-quality and affordable electric vehicles not only in Japan but also emerging markets.

By bringing together the two companies' respective technology advantages, CATL and Daihatsu intend to promote the application of advanced battery technologies including CTP (cell-to-pack) and BMS.

The cooperation will accelerate Daihatsu's transition to electrification production, helping it achieve zero carbon goals in the long run.

In a press statement, CATL says: 'The partnership marks another important step for CATL's global footprint as it will enable it to explore diverse forms of cooperation in regional markets including Japan and Southeast Asia, thus promoting global drive for e-mobility transition and carbon neutrality goals'.

CATL's Qilin batteries offer an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg, and are capable of delivering a range of over 1,000 km.