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WCRC Researched Brand · World's Most Powerful Brands 2026 · Second Global Mega Edition

CATL

CATL, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, is a Chinese battery maker and the world's largest supplier of electric vehicle batteries, a position it has held for nine years with 39.2% of the global market. It also holds around 30% of the energy storage battery market. In 2025 it reported revenue of RMB423.7 billion, up 17%, and net profit of RMB72.2 billion, up 42%, and completed a Hong Kong listing while building plants in Europe. Its technology launches include fast-charging and sodium-ion batteries. WCRC's research found CATL strongest in first-choice preference among carmakers, in its future readiness as a core supplier of electrification, in its competitive financial position, and in an innovation pipeline that keeps it ahead of rivals in battery chemistry.

Region
Asia-Pacific
Country
China
WCRC research
Full 50-parameter assessment

What WCRC found

  1. Clear category leader, supplying 39.2% of the world's electric vehicle batteries for nine years running.

  2. Strong future relevance as a core supplier of electrification, with 2025 net profit up 42%.

  3. An active innovation pipeline, including fast-charging and sodium-ion battery launches.

What holds it back: Geopolitics weighs on it: CATL was added to a US Defense Department list of Chinese military companies in January 2025 and faces congressional supply-chain scrutiny.

Status in the 2026 edition

CATL was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.

WCRC publishes scores only for the 100 ranked brands. How WCRC ranks brands.

Most powerful Automotive & Mobility brands

#10 Ferrari, #29 BMW, #32 Toyota, #35 Mercedes-Benz, #43 Michelin, #57 JR

Questions people ask

Is CATL in the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026?

CATL was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.

Which Automotive & Mobility brands are ranked in 2026?

The most powerful Automotive & Mobility brands in the 2026 ranking are Ferrari (#10), BMW (#29), Toyota (#32), Mercedes-Benz (#35), Michelin (#43), JR (#57).