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CATL’s Germany-based factory granted VW Group’s module, cell certifications

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On April 9th, CATL’s factory in Thuringia, Germany received dual certification from Volkswagen Group’s module testing laboratory and cell testing laboratory, becoming the world’s first battery manufacturer to receive Volkswagen Groups’s battery module certificate, and also the first to obtain the group’s cell certification in Europe (with the first one granted Volkswagen’s cell certificate being CATL’s headquarters).

CATL's Germany-based factory granted VW Group's module, cell certifications

Volkswagen Group and CATL share a profound cooperation history. Both parties draw on their extensive experience in their respective fields to collaboratively promote technological innovation and product enhancement.

Drawing upon rigorous quality control, safety standards, performance requirements, and environmental regulations, Volkswagen Group provides valuable insights for battery development and testing, ensuring the safety and intelligent management of battery products in various vehicle application scenarios.

As a global leader in lithium-ion battery R&D and manufacturing, CATL, with its deep understanding of battery system characteristics, continuously assists Volkswagen Group in optimizing its testing standard system, further supporting Volkswagen Group’s electrification strategy with efficient and reliable battery solutions.

Since 2014, CATL and Volkswagen Group, along with the latter’s joint ventures, have been engaged in extensive cooperation in areas such as MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix), MQB (Modular Transverse Toolkit), PPE (Premium Platform Electric), as well as 12V and 48V low-voltage battery systems, with all products mentioned having gone into volume production.


Post time: Apr-12-2024