CATL has unveiled the Shenxing Pro, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery in two variants. Both leverage CATL’s proprietary NP 3.0 technology, which enables sustained high-voltage supply for over an hour post-thermal runaway, maintains the vehicle’s speed, allowing drivers to calmly navigate their vehicles away from danger zones, and ensures no flames and no smoke. The battery is designed to meet Europe’s e-mobility needs.
Addressing Europe’s EV market challenges
According to SNE and MarkLines, Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption rate rose from 23% to 26% in the first half of 2025, with projections suggesting it will hit 29% by year-end.
However, McKinsey’s 2025 Consumer Mobility Pulse Survey highlighted reservations regarding costs, battery lifespan, range limitations, charging infrastructure gaps and battery safety. Shenxing Pro aims to address these challenges.
E-mobility alternatives
Shenxing Pro, equipped with CATL’s proprietary NP 3.0 technology, features comprehensive advances in levels of chemistry, mechanical structure, system and control. It is offered in two variants.
The Shenxing Pro Super Long Life & Long Range Battery is said to be the world’s first LFP battery to deliver a 758km WLTP range and a record-breaking 12-year/1,000,000km lifespan, driving breakthroughs in battery lifespan and range performance. With 9% degradation after the first 200,000km, it is tailored to support Europe’s leasing markets.
The second option, the Shenxing Pro Super-Fast Charging Battery, charges 478km of WLTP range in just 10 minutes – equivalent to 0.8km per second. It delivers 830kW with 0-100km/h acceleration in just 2.5 seconds, even at 20% state of charge (SOC), and maintains performance in extreme cold, achieving 410km of range in 20 minutes at -20°C.
As L3 and L4 autonomous driving shift more accident responsibility to vehicle systems, Shenxing Pro prioritizes uninterrupted power and system continuity in emergencies.
“Shenxing Pro seamlessly fuses world-class safety standards with mobility needs, delivering a safer, more efficient and carefree experience for every journey,” said Dr Zhu Lingbo, CTO of CATL’s international business unit. “With uncompromised range, charging and durability, Shenxing Pro is the ultimate solution for electric mobility in Europe.”
Shenxing Pro integrates CATL’s advanced Wave cells, featuring a raised shoulder design and space-optimized architecture. This allows for flexible installation of cooling systems and structural fixation from any direction. The design enables omnidirectional vibration damping, enhancing battery pack stiffness by 25% and doubling overall durability. Offering a high-efficiency alternative to traditional cell-to-body (CTB) approaches, Shenxing Pro achieves a 76% pack volume efficiency.
“With cutting-edge technologies, diverse global operations, proven manufacturing expertise and a mindset of open collaboration, CATL is committed to being a reliable partner to the European automotive industry. By combining our advanced capabilities with Europe’s decades-long automotive expertise, we aim to go beyond ‘in Europe, for Europe’ and ultimately ‘of Europe,’ building a greener, smarter and more thriving EV ecosystem that spans material production, battery making, remanufacturing and recycling to accelerate the region’s energy transition,” said Tan Libin, CCO and SVP of global business of CATL.
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