[Lithium Battery: Yongtai Technology And CATL Sign Electrolyte Cooperation Agreement]

Published: Jun 9, 2026 16:46

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On the evening of June 8, Zhejiang Yongtai Technology Co., Ltd. issued an announcement stating that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Yongtai New Energy Materials Co., Ltd., recently signed an "Electrolyte Cooperation Agreement" with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL). According to the agreement, subject to Yongtai New Energy's product quality being stable and its raw material prices being competitive compared to other suppliers within CATL's supplier system, CATL plans to purchase electrolyte from Yongtai New Energy in quantities of 70,000 tons, 150,000 tons, and 250,000 tons for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively. The total estimated procurement volume over the three years is 470,000 tons.

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