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Daimler deepens CATL alliance to build long-range, fast-charging EV batteries

400-plus miles of range: 'We intend to lead in battery technologies'

Daimler on Wednesday said it was deepening an alliance with Chinese battery maker CATL to deliver battery packs capable of giving Mercedes-Benz cars 700 kilometres of range at higher recharging speeds. Daimler already has battery cell supply deals with Korea's SK Innovation, LG Chem and Farasis in addition to China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), as it plans to ramp up production of electric and hybrid vehicles. Wednesday's agreement with CATL said the partnership will include supply

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