From Battery Requests to Ice-Breaking: Xpeng and CATL’s Role Reversal
In business, there are no eternal enemies, only enduring interests. Recently, CATL chairman Zeng Yuq...
In business, there are no eternal enemies, only enduring interests. Recently, CATL chairman Zeng Yuqun led a delegation to Xpeng’s Guangzhou headquarters, engaging in high-level discussions with CEO He Xiaopeng. This marks the first formal interaction since their 2021 fallout and is seen as an “ice-breaking journey” between a battery giant and an EV manufacturer.
In the past, Xpeng reportedly “camped” outside CATL to secure batteries amid tight supply, highlighting the intense supply-demand imbalance. At the time, Xpeng introduced secondary suppliers such as CALB and EVE Energy to reduce risk, creating a decentralized supply chain.
Today, with battery capacity in surplus, CATL proactively offers competitive prices and technology assurance. For Xpeng, the stability and advanced technology of a top-tier supplier remain the optimal choice, while secondary suppliers face increased market pressure.
This thaw is more than reconciliation—it signals a maturing EV supply-demand structure and a strategic realignment of leading players. In the era of stock competition, alliances between industry leaders emerge as the ultimate winners.
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