Here’s a rundown of China’s top ten lithium-ion battery manufacturers, including industry leaders such as CATL, BYD, and EVE Energy. This article will take you deep into these companies’ product portfolios, core competitive advantages, and their significant impact on the global market.
Amidst the surging global demand for green, clean energy, lithium-ion batteries have emerged as a pivotal core technology in energy storage and electric equipment power systems. As the world’s largest lithium-ion battery manufacturing hub, China has successfully cultivated multiple industry-leading manufacturers. Through continuous technological innovation and gradual market expansion, these enterprises are injecting powerful momentum into the global energy transformation process.
In this article, we’ll introduce the top 10 lithium-ion battery manufacturers in China and recommend an emerging brand that specializes in lithium battery solutions for medical devices and instruments——Tefoo Energy.
TEFOO (Shenzhen Grace Technology Development Co., Ltd.)
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1. CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited)
CATL New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was established in Ningde, Fujian in 2011 and is a leading global provider of new energy solutions. It has currently established six research and development centers and thirteen production bases worldwide; its core business covers power battery systems, energy storage battery systems, and battery material recycling.
It has launched a variety of technologically advanced products such as the Qilin battery, the Shengxing ultra-fast charging battery, and the condensed phase battery, which are widely used in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, energy storage, construction machinery, and other fields. It also relies on its subsidiary, Bomp, to build an ecosystem for the full lifecycle of batteries.
In terms of market performance, the company has been the global leader in power battery usage for eight consecutive years from 2017 to 2024, and the global leader in energy storage battery shipments for four consecutive years from 2021 to 2024. In 2025, it ranked 250th on the Fortune Global 500 list and successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 03750.HK), continuing to lead the global development of the new energy industry.
2. BYD (Build Your Dreams)
BYD Co., Ltd. was established in Shenzhen in February 1995. As a diversified enterprise with comprehensive layout in fields such as electronics, automobiles, new energy, and rail transit, it has established more than 30 industrial parks worldwide, achieved a strategic layout across six continents, and has production bases in eight major cities in China, including Shenzhen and Xi’an.
As a leader in new energy vehicles, its core technologies include blade batteries, CTB battery-body integration technology, etc. In 2024, the sales of new energy vehicles exceeded 4.27 million, winning the global sales champion for three consecutive years, and was also selected as one of the “2024 Global Brand Value 500 Strong”.
3. GEM (GEM Co., Ltd.)
GEM Co., Ltd. was founded in Shenzhen by Professor Xu Kaichua in 2001. Adhering to the concept of “green and ecological manufacturing,” it has been listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (002340) and the Swiss Stock Exchange. It is a leading enterprise in China’s circular economy and a top global company in waste recycling and new energy supply chains.
It has been selected for various lists, including the Forbes China Sustainable Industrial Enterprises TOP50. Its business focuses on “urban mine + new energy materials manufacturing,” recycling resources such as used power batteries and electronic waste for the regeneration of rare precious metals and materials, while also producing new energy products such as ternary precursor and cathode materials for power batteries. Technically, it has a national-level innovation platform, has applied for over 5,000 patents globally, and leads or participates in hundreds of national/industry standards, winning 2 National Science and Technology Progress Awards.
4. Gotion (Guoxuan High-tech)
Gotion High-tech was founded in 1995, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2015 (stock code 002074), with core businesses in the research, development, production, and sales of new energy vehicle power lithium-ion batteries, and also in the field of energy storage batteries. The production line of lithium iron phosphate materials was put into operation in 2007, and later the company cooperated with car manufacturers such as SAIC Maxus and JAC. In 2020, Volkswagen China invested in the company.
Technically, it has eight research and development centers worldwide, with over 7,000 R&D personnel, owning more than 10,000 battery full industrial chain patents. Its products cover lithium iron phosphate/tri-metallic core cells, power battery packs, and are applied in new energy vehicles and energy storage power stations. In 2025, it ranked 394th on the Fortune China 500 list, has a global layout of twenty manufacturing bases, and remains at the forefront of the global new energy lithium battery industry.
5. Svolt Energy
Hive Energy (SVOLT Energy) focuses on the research, development, production, and sales of power batteries and energy storage batteries. It was previously part of Great Wall Motors’ power battery division and became independently operated in 2018. Technically, it has 5 global research centers and holds over 8,000 patents domestically and internationally.
It innovatively launched cobalt-free batteries, short-blade batteries, dragon scale batteries (system volume packaging rate of 76%), and was the first to apply the stacking process to square hard shell batteries. Its products cover cells, modules, battery packs, and a full range of energy storage products. Power batteries are compatible with passenger vehicles (BEV/PHEV/HEV) and commercial vehicles (tractors/trucks, etc.), while energy storage batteries serve power, industrial and commercial, and household scenarios.
In terms of cooperation, its clients include Great Wall, Geely, Stellantis, and others. In 2023, it received nearly 90GWh of battery orders from BMW’s European region, and in 2025, its power battery shipments ranked among the top ten globally, firmly establishing itself as an important force in the global lithium battery industry.
6. Lishen Battery
Lishen Battery (Tianjin Lishen Battery Co., Ltd.) was founded in 1997. As a leading Chinese lithium-ion battery research and manufacturing enterprise, it has been deeply involved in the battery field for nearly 28 years.
Technically, it has established a leading R&D system, won numerous national and provincial-level awards, applied for over 3,800 patents, and achieved over 100 billion yuan in technology transfer; its products cover consumer, power, and energy storage batteries, including lithium iron phosphate, sodium, semi-solid, and 46 large cylindrical power batteries, with features such as ultra-fast charging, and energy storage batteries have launched 314Ah and 325Ah cells.
On the market level, it has cooperated with many well-known enterprises, with an annual production capacity of 31GWh, leading in the global high-end market share. Relying on technological innovation and product advantages, it plays a significant role in the global new energy lithium battery industry.
7. Camel Group
The Camel Group was founded in 1980 and is a leading global automotive low-voltage battery company, focusing on lead-acid and lithium batteries. Lead-acid batteries have mature technology accumulation, covering multiple scenarios such as passenger cars and commercial vehicles; in 2017, it entered the lithium battery market, catering to the needs of the third-generation parking lithium batteries for commercial vehicles, which have both extreme environment resistance and safety features. Relying on a widespread after-sales network, it has stabilized its position in the industry.
8. CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery)
CALB (Zhongchuan New Energy Technology Group Co., Ltd.) was established in 2015, with its headquarters located in Changzhou, Jiangsu. As a leading Chinese manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, its business covers both power batteries and energy storage batteries.
In terms of products, the power batteries cover two major systems: ternary and lithium iron phosphate, and possess characteristics such as high energy density, high safety, long life, fast charging / high power, and all-weather capabilities. They have provided matching for many models for first-tier domestic and international OEMs, achieving first deliveries and mass production, and have performed outstandingly in the passenger car market. In the commercial vehicle field, the products are characterized by long life, high energy density, and all-weather adaptability, covering pure electric buses, logistics vehicles, construction machinery, and other applications in various complex scenarios.
In terms of energy storage batteries, with advantages such as high safety, long life, high economic efficiency, and high integration rate, they provide integrated system services that meet the needs of power generation side wind and solar energy storage, grid side peak shaving and frequency regulation, user side peak shaving and valley filling, and shipboard energy storage in multiple scenarios. CALB is among the early participants in the energy storage demonstration projects in the country and has a leading total installed capacity in the energy storage industry.
9. EVE Energy
Huizhou Eve Energy (EVE Energy) was founded in 2001 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2009 (stock code: 300014). It is a globally renowned lithium battery enterprise, with core coverage in consumer, power, and energy storage battery fields.
Technically, it has established an integrated R&D platform from materials to systems, collaborating with universities and institutions, and is supported by expert teams; domestically leading in lithium primary batteries for consumer batteries, with a global market share of SPC first in the world; power batteries cover ternary and lithium iron phosphate systems, suitable for passenger cars and commercial vehicles;
Energy storage batteries ranked among the top 2 globally in 2024, launched large-capacity cells, covering multiple scenarios, with a market share of over 50% in marine batteries. It has a global production base, with the Malaysian factory focusing on cylindrical batteries, firmly establishing its industry status through technology and product advantages.
10. Huayou Cobalt
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Industry was established in 2002 and is a high-tech enterprise focusing on new energy lithium battery materials and cobalt new materials. It joined the top 500 Chinese enterprises in 2024.
Technically, it has a top-level R&D platform, over 600 patents, and has won the second prize of China’s Science and Technology Progress Award. Its business has constructed an integrated industrial chain of “cobalt-nickel-lithium resources – smelting – cathode materials – battery recycling”, and is the global leader in ternary precursor materials. It has leading technology in high-nickel ternary cathode materials and lithium cobaltate products, and its subsidiary, Bamotech, is focusing on cylindrical battery cathode materials.
On the market side, it has cooperated with CATL, LG Energy Solution, Tesla, and others. It has an industry-leading market share in ternary precursor materials and has established multiple bases globally, firmly positioning itself in the core camp of global new energy lithium battery materials.
Conclusion: Innovation Drives the Future
Despite the top 10 lithium-ion battery manufacturers in China leading the industry, professional suppliers like TEFOO are becoming key players in the niche market. Whether in medical equipment, detection instruments, or robotic applications, the innovative applications of lithium-ion batteries are paving the way for greener, smarter energy solutions.
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