Reference News Network, January 7 report. According to the "Nikkei" on January 6, China's largest automotive battery manufacturer, CATL, is expanding into the ship electrification market. Currently targeting domestic shipping routes, about 900 ships have been equipped with CATL-developed ship batteries and control systems. CATL is also working on developing technology suitable for ocean-going vessels, providing battery systems to shipping companies. Its goal is to expand the application of batteries in water transportation to achieve further growth.
CATL Ship Power Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2022, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CATL, mainly engaged in products related to ship electrification, including batteries and control systems.
CATL Ship Power is committed to providing batteries and systems for ocean-going vessels that meet long-distance navigation requirements. According to Su Yiyi, general manager of CATL Ship Power, the company is advancing research on pure electric ships for long-distance voyages and expects to enter a phase of experimental operations within three years.
CATL Ship Power's advantage lies in cost competitiveness. Its product range is comprehensive, able to meet various customer needs, including low-cost iron phosphate lithium batteries, batteries with long service life, and batteries with shorter charging times. It is reported that by combining control systems that manage navigation speed and power consumption, the power consumption during ship operations can be significantly reduced.
CATL has strengthened its layout in ship batteries because the trend of decarbonization in the water transport sector has made progress.
Global Information Company and M&M Company estimate that the market size of electric propulsion ships will expand from 4.8 billion US dollars in 2025 to 18.3 billion US dollars in 2032. (Translated by Ma Xiaoyun)
On October 16, 2025, attendees at the event viewed the model of the "Minjiang Salon" electric tour boat at the CATL exhibition area. (Xinhua News Agency)
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