Automotive INNOVATIONS Award 2023: CATL Honored as the Most Innovative Automotive Supplier in the “Drives” Category

On July 13 local time, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) was awarded as the Most Innovative Automotive Supplier in the "Drives" category at the Automotive INNOVATIONS Awards 2023 ceremony for its trailblazing Qilin battery. The ceremony was held in Frankfurt, Germany. 

For its exceptional innovations in EV batteries, CATL stood out among 100 prestigious suppliers to win the award. CATL is the only Chinese company to win the award in all categories this year. 

Since 2012, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) and Center of Automotive Management (CAM) have been awarding prizes for the most innovative achievements in the automotive industry. 

The jury for the Most Innovative Automotive Supplier prizes includes experienced individuals from industry, science, consulting and media. Based on the CAM vehicle technology innovation database, they surveyed manufacturers and suppliers to identify the most outstanding innovations in the automotive industry. This year, 300 innovations from 100 international automotive suppliers were evaluated. 

It is the second time for CATL to win the Most Innovative Automotive Supplier. In 2021, for its outstanding innovation of “100kWh high-energy density battery technology," CATL became the first company in the world to receive the award in the “Drives” category. 

The jury recognizes CATL’s innovations, especially in its cutting-edge Qilin battery: “Through the innovative battery pack design and cooling concept, CATL created a solution that significantly improves the performance and efficiency of electric vehicles. The increased cell-to-pack ratio results in higher energy density and more efficient space utilization, which in turn leads to increased range and improved battery performance.” 

With a record-breaking volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg, the Qilin battery, which was launched in June 2022, achieves the highest integration level worldwide so far, capable of delivering a range of over 1,000 km in a breeze. 

In addition to CATL, this year's "Most Innovative Automotive Supplier" awards went to other world-class companies such as Michelin, ZF, and NVIDIA.

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As a global leader in new energy innovative technologies, CATL is committed to reducing mankind's dependence on fossil energy and promoting global sustainable development with revolutionary battery technology innovation. 

According to SNE Research, CATL’s EV battery consumption volume has ranked first in the world for six consecutive years. 

Since its establishment in 2011, CATL has been widely recognized for its exceptional product advantages created through continuous technological innovation.