On July 4, 2024, CATL officially launched its commercial power battery brand, “CATL Tianxing,” and simultaneously released two products: “CATL Tianxing Light Commercial Vehicle (L) – Ultra-Charge Edition” and “CATL Tianxing Light Commercial Vehicle (L) – Long-Range Edition.” These products boast 4C ultra-fast charging capability and a real-world range of 500 km.
The name “Tianxing” is derived from a famous quote in the ancient Chinese text, the I Ching: “As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-perfection.” This name honors commercial vehicle users and partners up and down the supply chain.
“Four Super Technologies” Support the Development of New Energy Commercial Vehicles
Slow charging, high comprehensive costs, and short transportation distances are the main pain points currently facing the new energy commercial vehicle industry. CATL focuses on the essence of innovation, fully applying four major technological advantages—super safety, super fast charging, super long life, and super long range—to the new energy commercial vehicle field. This creates the “CATL Tianxing” brand, which fully meets commercial vehicle users’ needs for long life, high efficiency, and high returns.
Safety is the red line for commercial vehicle operations and the bottom line for CATL products. CATL holds a high market share in the new energy commercial vehicle field and is extremely committed to product safety. The products released this time use industry-leading thermal runaway prevention technology and aviation-grade thermal insulation materials to ensure high-level battery safety from the source.
In terms of fast charging, CATL has a deep technological accumulation. After multiple iterations, ultra-fast charging technology has been widely applied across various product systems. The launch of “CATL Tianxing” will also allow commercial vehicle users to experience ultra-fast charging speeds, saving charging time and achieving efficient operations.
By using new low-lithium-consumption graphite for the anode material and applying a bionic self-healing SEI passivation film technology, “CATL Tianxing” achieves a 4C ultra-fast charge while increasing cycle life by 100%, significantly enhancing battery reliability over its entire lifecycle, giving commercial vehicle users peace of mind.
The “CATL Tianxing” battery employs CTP3.0 module-free extreme grouping technology, which optimizes the topology structure, significantly improving grouping efficiency. Additionally, it features dual-layer large-area liquid cooling, achieving ultra-high energy density and efficient thermal management, greatly enhancing range performance while reducing battery weight.
4C Ultra-Fast Charging + 500KM Long Range, World Leading
CATL first launched two globally leading mass-produced power batteries in the logistics field: CATL Tianxing L-Ultra-Charge Edition and CATL Tianxing L-Long-Range Edition.
The CATL Tianxing L-Ultra-Charge Edition combines 4C ultra-fast charging capability with an 8-year, 800,000 km warranty, boasting a large capacity of 140 kWh and a real-world range of 350 km, far exceeding industry averages.
With an ultra-fast charging speed of 60% SOC in just 12 minutes, the CATL Tianxing L-Ultra-Charge Edition can meet more flexible freight needs. Whether for suburban transport or urban deliveries, it allows for immediate charging and driving, greatly reducing vehicle charging time and increasing freight frequency and operational efficiency.
The CATL Tianxing L-Long-Range Edition combines a 500 km long range with an 8-year, 800,000 km warranty, with an ultra-large capacity of 200 kWh, making freight driving more relaxed. Whether from Beijing to Hohhot or from Kunming to Guiyang, it can easily handle intercity long-distance freight scenarios without needing mid-journey recharging.
The energy density of the CATL Tianxing L-Long-Range Edition reaches 200 Wh/kg, the highest in the light commercial vehicle industry. The vehicle’s overall weight reduction can be as much as 300 kg, creating more effective load capacity and helping users carry more, run more, and earn more.
Both products feature an 8-year, 800,000 km full lifecycle warranty, effectively reducing comprehensive vehicle costs and achieving higher residual value, providing commercial vehicle users with solid economic benefits.
The CTO of CATL’s Domestic Commercial Vehicle Division, Gao Huan, stated, “Our battery warranty covers the vehicle’s entire lifecycle, ensuring durability, minimal degradation, and high value retention.”
Launch with Mass Production, Full Scenario Coverage
The logistics industry features complex and diverse scenarios. To meet the needs of every commercial vehicle user, the CATL Tianxing L series offers product solutions ranging from 30 to 200 kWh and real-world ranges from 150 to 500 km. The entire series supports ultra-fast charging and extended-range applications, covering all scenarios in the logistics industry.
Currently, the CATL Tianxing L series has been equipped on 21 models from 13 manufacturers, including Foton, Geely, Dongfeng, JAC, Weichai, FAW Jiefang, Changan Kuayue, Lingshi Auto, Qingling, Ruichi, Shaanxi Commercial Vehicles, Xinyuan, and SAIC Yuejin. This truly achieves launch with mass production, providing excellent products without delay.
Moreover, “CATL Tianxing” will quickly introduce more products to meet the needs of more commercial vehicle sub-markets, promoting the full industry’s electric transition process.
The commercial vehicle industry is currently in a golden period of development. “CATL Tianxing” is dedicated to using technological innovation to create value for the commercial vehicle industry. CATL’s Chief Scientist Wu Kai stated, “The value breakthrough in the commercial market revolves around commercial vehicle users, ensuring ‘strong fundamentals, good economics, and strategic planning’ in R&D to drive comprehensive value enhancement through technological breakthroughs.”
CATL is not only the most reliable and loyal partner for frontline practitioners but also a steadfast supporter of their continuous self-improvement journey.
