Finally, Sunwoda is greatly benefitting from the growth of the startup Leap Motor, which it is the main battery supplier for. With the EV market continuing to grow fast, and average battery size increasing, expect the battery market to continue growing even faster, with +/-50% growth rates likely in the next couple of years.
Still, the top three battery makers are responsible for two thirds (66%) of the total battery deployment, which highlights the importance of scale in this business, in order to have the most competitive product on the market. Panasonic, once upon a time a leader in the automotive EV business, has continued its slow slide down the table.
China Aviation Lithium Battery Co. China Aviation Lithium Battery Co., Ltd. (CALB) is a prominent Chinese company specialising in the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2007, CALB has rapidly grown into a leading player in the global lithium battery industry.
It supplies the Made-in-Germany Tesla Model Y, Toyota bZ3, Changan UNI-V, Venucia V-Online, as well several Haval and FAW models. And with other brands lining up to get their batteries in 2024 (Kia, KG Mobility, etc.), expect the Shenzhen make to continue increasing its share throughout the year.
9. Sunwoda Electronic Co. Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery Co., Ltd. operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd. Dedicated to pioneering the electric vehicle battery pack industry, Sunwoda excels in providing cutting-edge lithium battery integration technology to both domestic and global new energy vehicle companies.
In 2022, Samsung SDI delivered 2.2 billion small-size lithium-ion batteries to the EV industry, enabling car manufacturers to increase their input into the global supply chain of electric cars. 5. SK Innovation Co. Since 1982, SK has pursued its long-term vision for cleaner transportation.