CATL Again Ranked First in Terms of Power Battery Installed Capacity in 2021

Published: Feb 08, 2022 10:56 (GMT+8)
The latest figures released by Korean research firm SNE Research showed that the total installed capacity of electric vehicle battery registered worldwide in 2021 stood at 296.8 GWh, more than double the previous year (102.18%).

SHANGHAI, Feb 8 - The latest figures released by Korean research firm SNE Research showed that the total installed capacity of electric vehicle battery registered worldwide in 2021 stood at 296.8 GWh, more than double the previous year (102.18%).
SNE noted that the power battery segment started to recover from the third quarter of 2020 and has maintained stable and high growth so far, despite the adverse factors such as the shortage of chip supply and the re-emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The TOP 10 global power battery brands in terms of installed capacity in 2021 are: CATL, LG Energy Solutions, Panasonic, BYD, SK On, Samsung SDI, China Lithium Battery Technology (CALB), Gotion High-Tech, Envision AESC, and SVOLT.

CATL

The market share of CATL has increased significantly to 32.60% from 24.60% in 2020, enhancing its leading position in the market.

The giant released its 2021 Annual Report Preview on January 27: the company expects to achieve a net profit of 14 billion yuan to 16.5 billion yuan, with an increase of 150.75% to 195.52% year-on-year.

In the first three quarters of 2021, CATL' net profit was 7.75 billion yuan. Based on the median of 15.25 billion yuan for this estimated annual performance, the net profit for the fourth quarter of 2021 would be 7.5 billion yuan, i.e. the net profit in the fourth quarter is equivalent to the sum of the first three quarters.

In terms of production capacity, according to incomplete statistics, CATL has landed 10 production bases around the world, including Thuringia, Germany. Together with the joint venture capacity with car companies, CATL's total planned production capacity exceeds 700GWh.

In terms of orders, since 2021, CATL has secured a number of long-term orders, including a 57GWh order from Geely, a 3-year 15GWh order from Fisker in the US, a 5-year order from Jin Kang New Energy, a 4-year order from Tesla, a 10-year long-term strategic cooperation agreement with Great Wall Automobile, a 7-year order from Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles, a 5-year order from FAW Jiefang, and increased supplies to BMW, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Rolls-Royce, etc.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn
For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn
Related News
[Lithium battery: China exported 3.69 billion lithium-ion batteries in Jan-Aug, up 22.9% YoY]
1 hour ago
[Lithium battery: China exported 3.69 billion lithium-ion batteries in Jan-Aug, up 22.9% YoY]
Read More
[Lithium battery: China exported 3.69 billion lithium-ion batteries in Jan-Aug, up 22.9% YoY]
[Lithium battery: China exported 3.69 billion lithium-ion batteries in Jan-Aug, up 22.9% YoY]
Per MIIT data and customs statistics, China exported 3.69 billion lithium-ion batteries in Jan-Aug 2026, up 22.9% YoY. Value-added output of the electronics manufacturing industry grew 15.7% YoY, with revenue up 20.1% to RMB 12.8 trillion and total profit up 110% to RMB 847.5 billion. The strong battery exports reflect sustained overseas demand for power and energy storage batteries.
1 hour ago
[Energy storage: LONGi starts production at Suzhou base, grid-scale integration capacity targeted at 50GWh]
1 hour ago
[Energy storage: LONGi starts production at Suzhou base, grid-scale integration capacity targeted at 50GWh]
Read More
[Energy storage: LONGi starts production at Suzhou base, grid-scale integration capacity targeted at 50GWh]
[Energy storage: LONGi starts production at Suzhou base, grid-scale integration capacity targeted at 50GWh]
LONGi's Suzhou base officially started production on Oct 9, covering containerized storage, C&I storage and control cabinets. Its grid-scale integration line will have 31GWh annualized capacity from October, expanding to 50GWh in 2027, plus over 10,000 C&I units per year by end-October. LONGi acquired control of Jingko Energy (about 62% voting rights) in Nov 2025; cumulative storage orders exceeded 3GWh in H1 2026, with a 6GWh shipment target for the full year.
1 hour ago
17.948 Billion! Far East Smarter Energy Releases Its Multi-Million-Dollar Order Report for the First Three Quarters
6 hours ago
17.948 Billion! Far East Smarter Energy Releases Its Multi-Million-Dollar Order Report for the First Three Quarters
Read More
17.948 Billion! Far East Smarter Energy Releases Its Multi-Million-Dollar Order Report for the First Three Quarters
17.948 Billion! Far East Smarter Energy Releases Its Multi-Million-Dollar Order Report for the First Three Quarters
6 hours ago