The 10 Best Lithium Battery Manufacturers in China

China dominates the global renewable energy industry, accounting for more than 80% of solar cell exports, over 50% of lithium-ion battery exports, and more than 20% of electric vehicle exports. This has given China a significant advantage in the global new energy field. The new energy vehicle industry is expected to grow at a compound rate exceeding 20% in the next decade, driving sustained high growth in the power lithium battery industry. It is projected that global demand for lithium batteries will be around 1120 GWh by 2025 and approximately 3000 GWh by 2030. The rapid growth of the new energy vehicle industry has also led to an explosion in demand for lithium salt products. It is anticipated that annual demand will reach 1.6 million tons in 2025 and 4 million tons in 2030, driven mainly by the demand for power batteries.

List of Top 10 Lithium Battery manufacturers

No.1 CATL

No.2 BYD

No.3 LISHEN

No.4 Gotion High-Tech

No.5 BAK

No.6 Desay

No.7 AVIC

No.8 EVE

No.9 CHILWEE

No.10 CALB

1. CATL

CATL, which was founded in 2011, is based in Ningde, Fujian Province. The company specializes in providing effective energy storage solutions for eco-friendly energy applications all around the world. They achieve this through the use of advanced battery technology.

CATL has an extensive research and development department, as well as manufacturing capabilities in the field of energy storage batteries, power systems, and more. They possess core technologies that span the entire industry chain, from materials, cells, battery systems to battery recycling.

The company creates lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, energy storage systems, EV battery modules, EV battery systems, powertrains, large-scale grid energy storage systems, smart grid energy storage systems, distributed home energy storage systems, and battery management systems (BMS).

In the electric vehicle domain, CATL has established strong relationships with leading global automotive manufacturers from Germany, the United States, and several well-known domestic automotive manufacturers. They develop and produce power battery systems for pure electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles for customers worldwide.

In the energy storage sector, CATL has undertaken large-scale energy storage projects for some key clients, with an annual project total surpassing 40 megawatt-hours.

Main Products:

Passenger Vehicle Market

Commercial Vehicle Market

Energy Storage Market

Special Application Market

2. BYD

BYD was founded in 1995, spans across three major industries: IT, automotive, and new energy. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (H-shares) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (A-shares). BYD has always believed in the development philosophy of “technology is king, innovation is the foundation” and has made remarkable progress through its vertically integrated and innovation-driven development model.

In the IT sector, BYD primarily deals in rechargeable batteries, mobile phone and computer components, and their assembly. The company offers “one-stop” services to clients, including design, manufacturing, testing, and assembly. BYD’s main customers include international electronic communication giants such as Samsung, Apple, Nokia, HP, Toshiba, Huawei, Lenovo, and HTC. BYD has grown to become the most competitive EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) supplier in the IT industry.

Main Products:

Passenger Vehicles

Commercial Vehicles

Rail Transit

Batteries

Electronics

3. LISHEN

Tianjin LISHEN is a high-tech enterprise established in 1997 that holds proprietary intellectual property rights and core technologies. The company is primarily focused on research and development, production, and operation of lithium-ion batteries, with an annual production capacity of 500 million Ah lithium-ion batteries. Its products include six major series and hundreds of models, such as cylindrical, prismatic, polymer batteries, power batteries, photovoltaic batteries, and supercapacitors. These products can be used in personal electronic consumer products, power tools, transportation, and energy storage. Tianjin Lishen is the largest lithium-ion battery production enterprise in China in terms of investment scale and technological level, with its market share steadily ranking among the top five globally. Therefore, it is a renowned representative brand of Chinese lithium batteries.

Main Products:

Consumer Li-ion Battery

Vehicle-Mounted Products

Energy Storage Products

4. Gotion High-Tech

GOTION is a company specializing in the research and development, production, and operation of new lithium-ion batteries and their materials. The company was established in May 2006 and is located in the Yaohai Industrial Park, Xinzhan District, Hefei City. It currently employs 1,500 people and possesses core technology and intellectual property rights. Their main products include lithium iron phosphate materials, cells, power battery packs, BMS systems, and energy storage battery packs.

GOTION has established good cooperative relationships with several higher education institutions and research institutes, such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei University of Technology, the National University of Singapore, and Argonne National Laboratory in the United States. The company conducts research in areas such as battery materials, cell design processes, battery pack technologies, and battery management systems.

As of December 2014, the company had applied for a total of 440 patents, including 216 invention patents. These patent achievements cover the entire process from battery preparation to application, including the preparation of cathode materials, battery preparation technologies, design of battery raw and auxiliary materials, battery pack technologies, battery screening technologies, battery PACK technologies, and battery management systems.

Main Products:

Passenger Vehicles

Commercial Vehicles

Special Vehicles

Light Vehicles

Energy Storage & Solutions

5. BAK

Shenzhen BAK Battery Co., Ltd. is a renowned high-tech enterprise that focuses on the research and development, production, and sales of lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong. BAK has become one of the top ten lithium battery brands in China and is known as a famous product of Guangdong Province.

Lithium-ion batteries are the core business of BAK, and the company has always maintained its market position through excellent product quality, diverse product forms, and a wide marketing network. It is a supplier to a broad range of companies, including ZTE, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Yulong, Volkswagen, FAW, BMW, and Chery.

BAK has expanded its products and solutions to cover digital products, energy storage products, new energy vehicles, and battery recycling fields. This has enabled the company to form a comprehensive energy solution system, making it one of the leading new energy enterprises in China.

Main Products:

E-bike and cordless smart devices

Energy Storage

3C Product

Green Travel

6. Desay

DESAY Corporation is a leading provider of electronic products serving major global consumer electronics manufacturers. The company’s electric vehicle power management system has received multiple national patents and has been successfully integrated into environmentally-friendly electric buses used in high-profile events such as the Beijing Olympic Games, Shanghai World Expo, Guangzhou Asian Games, and Tianjin Summer Davos Forum. The company’s lithium battery power packaging and integration business is responsible for the battery packaging of the front-end power management system. DESAY collaborates with internationally renowned battery cell manufacturers to provide packaging services for iPhone batteries.

DESAY New Energy Research Institute is a dedicated research institution that focuses on incubating the company’s future products. The institute operates a battery testing center that has been accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). The institute has obtained multiple invention patents for products such as primary lithium batteries, secondary lithium polymer batteries, electric vehicle power management systems, and power batteries. These products have great development prospects.

Main Products:

Automotive Electronics

New Energy Battery

Optoelectronics LED

Intelligent Equipment

7. AVIC

AVIC specializes in lithium-ion power batteries that have single cell capacities ranging from 10Ah to 500Ah. These batteries find application in various fields such as electric vehicles, electric energy storage, military applications, rail transportation, and mining equipment. Since its inception, AVIC has been granted over 170 patents of various types and has obtained several quality system certifications such as GB/T19001-2008/ISO9001:2008, GJB9001B-2009, ISO/TS16949:2009. The company’s products have been tested at the National 863 Project Power Battery Testing Center and have received certifications such as CE, UL, TUV, and Rohs to enter the international market. Furthermore, the company is certified for scientific research and production license of weapons and equipment. AVIC and its products have a high reputation and influence in both domestic and international markets, especially in the military product market.

Main Products:

Automotive

Electronics

Electrical Products

Civil UAV

8.Eve

Eve Energy was established in 2001 and was one of the early companies to be listed on the ChiNext Board in Shenzhen in 2009. Over the last 23 years, it has grown rapidly and is now a globally competitive lithium battery platform company. The company has core technologies and comprehensive solutions for consumer batteries, power batteries, and energy storage batteries. Its products are extensively used in the areas of the Internet of Things and the Energy Internet.

Main Products:

Primary Lithium Battery

Consumer Li-ion Battery

Cylindrical Cell

Power Battery

Prismatic LFP Cell

Prismatic NCM Cell

Pouch NCM Cell

EV-Cylindrical Cell

Module

BMS

Battery System Development

9. CHILWEE

CHILWEE is a professional green energy solution provider that was founded in 1998 and listed on the Main Board in Hong Kong in 2010. With 108 subsidiaries worldwide, the company aims to become one of the top ten great new energy enterprises in the world by adhering to the development mission of “letting the world use Chilwee green energy”.

Thanks to the technology and innovation of its products, CHILWEE has continuously won market recognition and consumer trust. Its leading products are exported to over 100 countries and regions around the world.

The company’s comprehensive strength ranks 199th among China’s top 500 enterprises, 93rd among China’s top 500 manufacturing enterprises, 63rd among China’s top 500 private enterprises, and 8th among China’s top 200 light industries. It has been leading China’s battery industry for many consecutive years.

Main Products:

Lead Acid Battery

Storage Battery

Li-ion Battery

Outdoor Power Supply

Electric Scooter

10.CALB

CALI BATTERY is dedicated to becoming a leader in the energy market by creating value and building a comprehensive energy operation system. They provide complete product solutions and full lifecycle management for power and energy storage applications in all scenarios. The company has a leading technological innovation capability, relying on scientific research platforms such as nationally recognized enterprise technology centers and post-doctoral research stations. CALI BATTERY continuously innovates in material, structural, manufacturing, and ecological health development, creating a global new energy science and technology innovation platform. They strive to create products that serve the market, achieve customer success, and realize win-win co-creation with ecological partners.

CALI BATTERY has established multiple industrial bases in Jiangsu, Fujian, Sichuan, Hubei, Anhui, Guangdong, and other places, completing a comprehensive domestic industrial layout. They have also established European and Thai industrial bases, expanding their overseas industrial layout and creating an international leading enterprise with large-scale intelligent manufacturing capabilities. CALB’s mission is to “surpass business and benefit humanity” while their vision is “co-creation, win-win, and achieving greatness.” They are committed to pioneering innovation and technology leadership in the new energy field and continuously shaping a healthy ecosystem for the new energy industry.

Main Products:

Battery

Module

PACK

BMS