--- title: "BMW, CATL deepen partnership on data and carbon reduction" description: "BMW and CATL are launching pilot projects for data exchange and carbon footprint accounting under the Battery Passport framework, marking an evolution in their partnership since 2012. This initiative " type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276897252.md" published_at: "2026-02-25T13:44:37.000Z" --- # BMW, CATL deepen partnership on data and carbon reduction > BMW and CATL are launching pilot projects for data exchange and carbon footprint accounting under the Battery Passport framework, marking an evolution in their partnership since 2012. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration in battery supply chain decarbonization and data transmission. BMW's chairman emphasized China's importance in their global strategy, coinciding with the debut of the domestically produced BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase at the Beijing Auto Show. CATL maintains a leading 39.2% market share in the global EV battery market, significantly ahead of competitors. > - BMW and CATL will launch pilot projects for trusted data exchange and carbon footprint accounting under the Battery Passport framework. > - The initiative marks the evolution of their strategic partnership, established in 2012, from pure battery procurement to broader institutional coordination. Amid German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's high-profile visit to China, BMW Group and CATL (HKG: 3750, SHE: 300750), the world's largest electric vehicle battery maker, signed a key agreement to deepen collaboration in battery supply chain decarbonization and cross-border data transmission. Under the memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday, the two companies will leverage the standardized automotive data ecosystem Catena-X to conduct pilot projects for trusted data exchange and carbon footprint accounting within the Battery Passport framework. The initiative marks the evolution of their strategic partnership, established in 2012, from pure battery procurement to broader institutional coordination. Join us on Telegram or Google News BMW Group chairman Oliver Zipse, accompanying Merz as part of a high-level German business delegation, reaffirmed China's central role in BMW's global strategy during the signing ceremony, emphasizing the critical importance of cooperation and open innovation. To further cater to local demands in the world's largest automotive market, BMW announced that its first domestically produced "New Generation" model — the all-new BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase, jointly developed by Chinese and German teams — will make its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show this April. BMW's decision to deepen its partnership with CATL comes as the Chinese battery giant further solidifies its dominant position in the global market. According to the latest data released earlier this month by South Korean market research firm SNE Research, the total global EV battery capacity installed in 2025 surged 31.7% year-on-year to reach 1,187 GWh. CATL commands a substantial 39.2% market share with 464.7 GWh of installed capacity, not only maintaining its position as the global leader but also standing as the only supplier exceeding 30% market share. This significantly outpaces second-ranked BYD's 16.4% and third-ranked South Korea's LG Energy Solution at 9.2%. Market share of world's top EV battery makers (Jan-Dec 2025) Market Share of World's Top EV Battery Makers (Jan-Dec 2025) Company Market Share (%) Installations (GWh) CATL 39.2% 464.7 BYD 16.4% 194.8 LG Energy Solution 9.2% 108.8 CALB 5.3% 62.8 Gotion High-tech 4.5% 53.5 SK On 3.7% 44.5 Panasonic 3.7% 44.2 Eve Energy 2.6% 31.3 Samsung SDI 2.4% 28.9 Svolt 2.4% 28.5 Others 10.5% 124.9 Nio, CATL ink 5-year deal to deepen ties on long-life batteries and battery swap network Nio and CATL will focus on joint development of long-life batteries and battery swap compatibility technologies. ### Related Stocks - [159306.CN - Ping An CSI Auto Components Thematic ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/159306.CN.md) - [BMW.DE - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BMW.DE.md) - [CARZ.US - First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Tech ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CARZ.US.md) - [300750.CN - CATL](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/300750.CN.md) - [516380.CN - Hwabao WP CSI Intelligent Electric Vehicle ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/516380.CN.md) - [CARU.US - Max Auto Industry 3X Leveraged ETN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CARU.US.md) - [159565.CN - E Fund CSI Auto Components Thematic ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/159565.CN.md) - [515030.CN - Hua Xia CSI New Energy Vehicles ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/515030.CN.md) - [BMW3.DE - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Pref](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BMW3.DE.md) - [03750.HK - CATL](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/03750.HK.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | 长安宣布将在第三季度前在汽车中推出首款固态电池 | 长安汽车计划在 2026 年第三季度之前在车辆中测试固态电池，预计将在 2027 年实现大规模生产。其 “金钟” 电池目标能量密度为 400 Wh/kg，续航里程为 1500 公里。长安还与宁德时代合作，探索钠离子电池用于其 Nevo A0 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276725925.md) | | 美国国家公路交通安全管理局表示，宝马将在美国召回近 59,000 辆汽车，原因是线束损坏 | 2 月 25 日（路透社）- 宝马（BMWG.DE）因空调系统的线束可能损坏并导致短路，正在美国召回 58,713 辆汽车，美国国家公路交通安全管理局周三表示。根据 NHTSA 的说法，此次召回涵盖多个车型，包括 M5 运动旅行车、M5 和 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276854662.md) | | 长安预计将在第三季度验证用于机器人和电动汽车的固态电池 | 长安汽车正在推进其固态电池项目，目标是在 2025 年第三季度验证该技术在机器人和车辆中的应用。该公司计划在 2025 年底之前开始在原型车中安装全固态电池，预计将在 2027 年实现量产。这些电池承诺具有 400 Wh/kg 的能量密度和 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276696100.md) | | 欧宝确认推出电池驱动的 Corsa GSE 车型 | 欧宝宣布即将推出全新的 Corsa GSE，扩展其全电动 GSE 车型系列。Corsa GSE 将很快揭晓，并将在今年晚些时候开始接受订单，届时将具备令人振奋的设计元素和零排放的性能。基于当前车型世代，它可能会与其他 Stellantis | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276764510.md) | | APOLLO 出行将在中国宁波成立电动汽车合资公司 | 阿波罗未来出行单位将在中国宁波成立电动车合资企业 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276817522.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.