Gasgoo Munich- CATL and SERES Group signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement in Chongqing on October 10, covering battery production capacity, charging services and overseas market expansion.
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Key Takeaways
·All AITO models have used CATL batteries since the brand's launch, with cumulative vehicle deliveries now exceeding 1.2 million units. Under the agreement, the entire AITO lineup will continue to use CATL batteries over the long term.
·The companies will accelerate construction of the second phase of the battery facility within the SERES Super Factory. The new phase is planned to have annual capacity of 10–12 GWh, taking combined capacity across the two phases to more than 20 GWh per year.
·CATL and SERES plan to cooperate on an ultra-fast charging network and battery services, with the aim of establishing a vehicle-lifecycle service system.
·The partners will jointly pursue overseas expansion in Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, bringing their products and services to those markets.
