On 21st April 21, at its inaugural CATL TECH DAY, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) unveiled three groundbreaking battery technologies: the Second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery, the Naxtra (Sodium-ion) Battery, and the Freevoy Dual-Power Battery. These innovations not only reaffirm CATL’s global leadership in battery technology but also mark major advancements in charging efficiency, extreme temperature adaptability, and multi-chemistry integration. Each of these technologies offers stark contrast to current mainstream solutions and has the potential to reshape the trajectory of the electric vehicle (EV) industry.

As electric vehicles (EVs) gradually become the mainstream choice in the modern automotive world, some have predicted that the end of the internal combustion engine (ICE) is just around the corner. However, recent moves by major automakers suggest a different trend: electrification is not the only future solution, and the internal combustion engine is far from exiting the stage of history. The powertrain transition is now at a critical turning point.

BYD recently unveiled its Super e-Platform, with the most eye-catching feature being its megawatt-level flash charging technology, capable of replenishing 400 km of range in just five minutes. This charging speed is nearly identical to the time it takes for a traditional gasoline car to refuel at a gas station, making it a game-changer in the increasingly competitive EV market.

In recent years, the global electric vehicle (EV) market has been experiencing steady growth. However, the European market is facing significant challenges. According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), EV market share in Europe declined by one percentage point to 13.6% in 2024. Although it rebounded slightly to 15% in January 2025, the growth rate remains limited. Despite the continuous release of new EV models by European automakers, consumer adoption has not met expectations. How is the EU addressing these challenges?

With the Trump administration taking office, it promptly announced significant cuts to electric vehicle subsidies and even declared it would strengthen oil extraction, marking a significant departure from the policies of the Biden era. This has sparked widespread discussion among industry players and consumers. Changes in subsidy policies could not only influence the short-term trajectory of the electric vehicle market but will inevitably also affect the long-term development of the EV industry.

Lithium, a core material for electric vehicles (HEV, PHEV, and BEV) and renewable energy sectors, has garnered significant attention in recent years. However, since the end of 2022, lithium prices have been on a steady decline due to an oversupply and slowing market demand. Given this supply-demand imbalance, what are the prospects for the lithium market, and what challenges might arise when prices start to recover?

3.5% of last year’s Taiwanese car market’s registration number were EVs, roughly sitting at 15k units and a global EV sales ratio of 0.14%, vastly lower than the new car market’s 0.55%. From another perspective, this means Taiwanese EV promotions still have a lot to improve. Most potential new car buyers’ considerations and obstacles to switching from ICE to EV will gradually be obsolete in three years. In addition, the global car market trend is reaching new heights from last year’s astounding 10-million EV achievement.