Recently, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (hereinafter referred to as “CATL”) and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “GAC Group”) officially signed a decade-long comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement in Panyu, Guangdong. This partnership goes beyond supply chain synergy — it is a full-chain co-creation spanning from technology R&D to the energy ecosystem, aiming to jointly build the technological foundation and user experience for the next generation of intelligent electric vehicles, and setting a new benchmark for long-termism in industry partnerships.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Robin Zeng, Chairman and CEO of CATL; Han Wei, Co-President of CATL’s Marketing System; Feng Xingya, Chairman and President of GAC Group; Ge Xianqing, Vice President of GAC Group; and other distinguished guests. Luo Huiping, Vice President of Domestic Passenger Vehicles at CATL, and Zhang Xiong, Head of the Product Division at GAC Group, signed the agreement on behalf of the two parties.

CATL and GAC Group will focus on joint R&D in cutting-edge fields such as intelligent chassis and battery swap ecosystems. Leveraging CATL’s deep expertise in power batteries, energy storage systems and energy services, the two parties will jointly develop new energy vehicle models with stronger market competitiveness. In line with GAC Trumpchi’s vehicle planning, both sides are actively advancing the integration and application of Bedrock Chassis technology, aiming to continuously enhance driving and riding quality and safety standards through this key technology.

The cooperation goes beyond technology R&D. The two parties will also deepen their long-term collaboration in business segments including battery leasing and joint station construction, fully promoting the development of the Choco-Swap ecosystem. Together, they will build an efficient and convenient energy service network, allowing users to truly enjoy a “swap and go” travel experience.

Over the years, CATL and GAC Group have maintained continuous collaboration in key areas such as battery R&D, battery swap networks and electric vehicle platforms. This collaboration has produced multiple popular models, including the Aion RT, Aion Y, Hyptec HL and Trumpchi Xiangwang S9, establishing a solid foundation of mutual trust. A decade is not merely a measure of time, but a testament to shared growth. Taking this signing as a new starting point, CATL and GAC Group will continue to push the boundaries of cooperation and deepen industrial synergy — not only to build better cars, but also to define the future of mobility.