CATL's New European EV Batteries Deliver Extended Range and Rapid Charging

CATL has revealed two lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery variants aimed at Europe’s electric-vehicle sector, indicating a stronger push into the region’s supply chain. Unveiled in Munich ahead of the IAA Mobility event, the “Shenxing Pro” series combines long-range capability with either ultra-rapid charging or prolonged longevity to suit European driving patterns and fleet needs.

According to Xinnhua, one variant delivers a top driving range of 758 kilometers (471 miles) and is engineered for up to 12 years or 1 million kilometers of service with minimal capacity loss, a proposition targeted squarely at leasing and pre-owned vehicle segments. The other emphasizes speed: it can add 478 kilometers of range in 10 minutes and has been tuned for improved low-temperature operation. CATL executives said the designs respond to higher motorway speeds, extended lifespans, and colder climates, which are typical across the continent.

Two LFP options for Europe

CATL’s long-life model aims to extend LFP beyond the usual 300–500-kilometer scope for this chemistry by merging high energy utilization with resilience over a 12-year service period. The fast-charging version is engineered to reduce charging stops to a single coffee break while delivering dependable performance in winter, when many EV packs falter.

Lingbo Zhu, chief technology officer of CATL’s international business unit, said the offerings were created to match European behaviors and weather. By contrast, Tan Libin, the company’s chief customer officer, described the launch as a move from merely selling cells to co-developing and manufacturing to meet local demands.

Localizing the EV value chain

The rollout arrives as Europe’s EV sales climbed 26% in the first seven months of the year. CATL, which supplied over a third of global battery shipments last year, has invested more than €11 billion in its European operations, including factories in Germany and Hungary and a third plant being built in Spain through a joint venture with Stellantis.

The company intends to open its first European after-sales service hub in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, where customers can get battery inspection, upkeep, and recycling. Tan said CATL’s aim is to help modernize the region’s EV ecosystem end-to-end, “material production, battery making, remanufacturing and recycling,” and added that the company now partners with roughly 90% of European automakers. CATL says it has supplied batteries for over 20 million EVs worldwide.

A broader technology push

This Europe-centric introduction builds on a rapid series of disclosures in 2025. Earlier this year, CATL unveiled Naxtra sodium-ion cells rated at 175 Wh/kg, targeted at about 500 kilometers of real-world range with robust cold-weather resistance, and the Freevoy dual-power architecture, which divides a pack into two independent energy zones to balance efficiency, power, and redundancy.

The company also described a second-generation Shenxing fast-charging LFP cell able to move from 5% to 80% in roughly 10 minutes under appropriate conditions. Beyond batteries, CATL has moved into skateboard-style chassis with its Panshi (“Bedrock”) platform, which embeds cells directly into the structure to accelerate vehicle development and free up interior space.

On safety, the firm recently became the first to satisfy China’s new “No Fire, No Explosion” GB 38031-2025 standard after submitting its Qilin battery for testing. This update requires packs to endure thermal runaway without igniting or exploding.

By anchoring two Europe-specific LFP options to localized production and service, CATL is positioning Shenxing Pro as a pragmatic match for mainstream European cars and fleets. Simultaneously, its wider technology portfolio, spanning sodium-ion chemistries, dual-power pack concepts, integrated chassis, and stronger safety credentials, signals the company’s aim to compete on performance, cost, and reliability in one of the world’s most exacting EV markets.