On September 7th, coinciding with the opening of the 2025 Munich Motor Show, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) held a new product launch in Munich, Germany. The event marked the world’s first introduction of its No Propogation 3.0 (NP3.0) technology platform, boasting the highest safety rating in the battery industry, and officially released the first lithium iron phosphate power battery product equipped with this technology, the Shenxing Pro.
A CATL representative stated that this launch aims to actively respond to the urgent demand for electrification in the European market and accelerate the global transition to green transportation.
Redefining battery safety standards to boost Europe’s electrification efforts
According to the latest reports, CATL’s newly launched NP3.0 technology platform achieves innovative breakthroughs at the chemical system, structural, system design, and control strategy levels. It integrates eight core technologies: flame-retardant electrolyte, flame-retardant safety separator, nanodot-coated cathode material, cell safety device, aerogel thermal insulation pad, fire-retardant spray coating, circuit stability control technology, high-voltage active cooling technology, and system control strategy, forming the “safety triangle” of power battery systems.
In extreme thermal runaway scenarios, NP3.0 technology not only quickly blocks heat dissipation between battery cells but also ensures uninterrupted high-voltage power delivery and maintains stable power output for over an hour, enabling safe vehicle exit and emergency evacuation. Furthermore, this technology prevents flames and smoke during thermal runaway, avoiding secondary accidents caused by obstructed vision, ensuring safe driving and stable control in all scenarios. NP3.0 offers enhanced safety redundancy, better meeting the stringent requirements for sustained and stable powertrain operation for Level 3/L4 intelligent driving, significantly enhancing the vehicle’s emergency evacuation capabilities.
According to a representative from CATL, Europe is currently accelerating its transition to electrification, but the price, range, battery life, charging convenience, and safety of electric vehicles remain key concerns for consumers. Lithium iron phosphate batteries, with their superior safety performance and competitive cost, are becoming a strategic choice for European automakers in their electrification efforts.
CATL’s newly launched Shenxing Pro battery features NP3.0 safety technology and pioneers the use of wave cells and a cell-to-body design. It achieves a system efficiency of 76%, achieving breakthroughs in safety, range, fast charging, and longevity. It precisely meets the diverse battery performance demands of the European market and is the optimal solution for its electrification transition.
At the press conference, CATL also officially unveiled the Shenxing Pro, its first lithium iron phosphate power battery product equipped with NP3.0 technology. Two Shenxing Pro battery options are available: a long-life version and a supercharged version. The long-life version boasts a range of 758 kilometers (WLTP) and an exceptional lifespan of 12 years or 1 million kilometers, setting a new global record for passenger car battery life. It is particularly well-suited for European consumers’ long-distance international travel needs. Furthermore, the battery exhibits a degradation rate of only 9% after 200,000 kilometers, demonstrating excellent asset value retention and making it a perfect match for the long-term leasing model in the European market.
To meet the demand for rapid recharging in Europe’s cold climate, CATL has launched the Supercharged version of the Shenxing Pro battery. While achieving a range of 683 km (WLTP), the Shenxing Pro boasts a 12C peak charging rate, providing a 478 km charge in just 10 minutes (WLTP), making it the fastest lithium iron phosphate battery in the European market. Even in -20°C temperatures, it can charge from 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes.
Currently, CATL has established partnerships with over 90% of major European automakers and has established three major production bases in Germany, Hungary, and Spain (under construction). Leveraging its continued and deepening collaboration with European partners, the launch of the NP3.0 technology and the Shenxing Pro battery will significantly advance Europe’s green transition.
Several Chinese battery companies appeared at the Munich Motor Show.
The 2025 Munich Motor Show (IAA 2025), a major biennial event for the European automotive industry, is scheduled to officially open on September 9th. At this year’s show, while German automakers, enjoying home-field advantage, will showcase their latest achievements in the smart electric vehicle sector, Chinese automakers and companies in the automotive supply chain will also play a leading role.
According to statistics, nearly 70% of the more than 600 exhibitors at this year’s show are from Asia, covering complete vehicles, three-electric systems, and intelligent automotive software and hardware. Over 100 of these companies are Chinese.
Among these exhibitors are four battery giants: CATL, CATL, EVE Energy, and Guoxuan High-tech, which have already established factories in Europe. According to disclosed information, CATL has an annual production capacity of approximately 170GWh in Europe, CATL has an annual production capacity of approximately 15GWh, and Guoxuan High-tech has an annual production capacity of approximately 20GWh. EVE Energy’s Hungarian factory is also under construction.
The latest statistics from Bernstein Research show that over the past five years, CATL has grown from a zero-sum operation to capture nearly half of the European market share.
On May 20, 2025, CATL listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s main board, raising approximately HK$37 billion in IPO proceeds. The listing took only 128 days from launch to completion. The net proceeds from this Hong Kong IPO were HK$40.6 billion, equivalent to approximately RMB 37 billion. The majority of the funds will be used for the construction of Phases 1 and 2 of the CATL Hungarian factory. Located in the heart of Europe, near the vehicle production bases of customers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen, the Hungarian factory will have a battery production capacity of 100GWh, ranking first in Europe upon completion.
