CATL has introduced its new Shenxing Pro battery in Europe, unveiling the product ahead of the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich as it seeks to accelerate its international expansion.
The Shenxing Pro is the first battery to feature CATL’s latest NP 3.0 (No Propagation 3.0) safety technology, which is based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry. CATL said the innovation reflects seven years of research and allows the battery to “sustain power supply for over an hour after thermal runaway,” enabling drivers to safely move vehicles away from hazardous areas. According to the company, the design prevents visible flames and smoke during thermal runaway, reducing the risk of secondary accidents caused by impaired visibility.
Two versions of the Shenxing Pro will be offered. The Super Long Life & Long Range Battery can deliver a WLTP range of up to 758 kilometers with a projected lifespan of 12 years or 1 million kilometers. CATL said the pack shows only 9% performance degradation after 200,000 kilometers, a feature it said aligns with the demands of Europe’s leasing market. The Super-Fast Charging Battery can add 478 kilometers of range in 10 minutes, which the company said makes it the region’s fastest-charging LFP battery.
Performance capabilities also extend to extreme conditions, with the battery able to deliver 410 kilometers of range after a 20-minute charge at minus 20 degrees Celsius. CATL said the superfast version also supports acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds at 830 kW, even at a 20% state of charge. It will be backed by a warranty of up to 10 years or 240,000 kilometers.
“By integrating CATL’s technology with Europe’s decades of automotive expertise, the company aims to go beyond ‘in Europe, for Europe’ and ultimately ‘of Europe,’” said Tan Libin, CATL’s chief customer officer and senior vice president of global business. He added that CATL seeks to develop an upgraded European EV ecosystem covering material production, battery manufacturing, remanufacturing, and recycling.
CATL and fellow Chinese manufacturer BYD continued to dominate the global electric vehicle battery market in the first seven months of the year, jointly accounting for more than half of total installations, according to industry data. Global EV battery capacity installed between January and July reached 590.7 gigawatt hours (GWh), up 35.3% from 436.7 GWh a year earlier, South Korean research firm SNE Research said.
CATL’s installations rose 34.0% year-on-year to 221.4 GWh, giving the company a 37.5% global market share. While maintaining its leadership, this was slightly lower than the 37.8% share recorded in the same period of 2024 and below the 37.9% seen in the first half of 2025.