<div id="readability-page-1"><blockquote><ul><li>Togg will build three models based on CATL's Bedrock Chassis, with the first slated for mass production in 2027.</li><li>The cross-border supply agreement marks the first time a Chinese integrated intelligent chassis will be supplied to the overseas passenger vehicle market.</li></ul></blockquote><figure id="attachment_140364"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026050709331639.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026050709331639.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-140364">(CATL introduced the Bedrock Chassis to visitors in a video shown at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Image credit: CnEVPost)</figcaption></figure><p>CATL (HKG: 3750) has reached a partnership with an overseas automaker for its Bedrock Chassis, marking the entry of its integrated chassis technology into international markets.</p><p>The world's largest power battery maker announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement with Turkish automotive brand Togg regarding the Bedrock Chassis.</p><p>CATL subsidiary Contemporary Amperex Intelligence Technology (Shanghai) Limited (CAIT-SH) and Togg will focus on the joint development of three models under the automaker's new B-segment platform, with the first model scheduled for mass production in 2027.</p>    <div>        <p><span>Join us on </span>            Telegram            <span> or </span>            Google News        </p>    </div><p>This is the Chinese auto industry's first joint development project to directly supply integrated intelligent chassis hardware to the overseas passenger vehicle market, according to CATL.</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026050709330981.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1200" height="675" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026050709330981.jpg"/></p><p>The cross-border supply agreement signals that CATL's Bedrock Chassis is expanding its global footprint. Under the new partnership, Togg, Turkey's best-selling domestic EV brand, will lead the definition of vehicle product requirements, CATL said.</p><p>CATL unveiled the Bedrock Chassis in December 2024, calling it the world's first ultra-safe skateboard chassis.</p><p>The skateboard chassis concept was originally introduced by General Motors in 2002. It allows for the decoupling and parallel development of the upper and lower vehicle bodies, thereby shortening the development cycle.</p><p>Centered around the battery system, the Bedrock Chassis employs an integrated technology that embeds battery cells directly into the vehicle's chassis to achieve a shared physical structure design.</p><p>The innovative chassis system can absorb up to 85% of severe crash energy, significantly higher than the roughly 60% absorbed by traditional chassis, according to information previously released by CATL.</p><p>Featuring a three-dimensional bionic turtle-shell underframe structure, the skateboard chassis can withstand a 120-kilometer-per-hour frontal center pole crash test without catching fire or exploding.</p><p>The technology, which allows automakers to build multiple different models on a single chassis architecture, will accelerate the shift toward modularity in automotive design.</p><p>Entrusting the highly complex chassis development to CATL is expected to help Togg significantly save on research and development resources, enabling the automaker to focus more on digital functional experiences.</p><p>Currently, CATL is continuing to expand its partnership footprint across various countries and regions, including Europe and Southeast Asia, to support the global transition to low-carbon mobility, the company said.</p>    <div>        <div>            <p><img width="768" height="432" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026050603324836-768x432.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026050603324836-768x432.jpg"/>                            </p>        </div>        <div>            <p>Global EV battery market share in January-March 2026: CATL 40.7%, BYD 13.7%</p>            <p>CATL continues to dominate the market with a 40.7% share, while South Korean rivals suffer a decline due to slowing US demand.</p>                    </div>    </div>                                                                                    </div>

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<p>CATL has partnered with Turkish automaker Togg to develop three electric vehicle models based on its Bedrock Chassis, with the first model set for mass production in 2027. This agreement marks CATL's entry into the overseas passenger vehicle market with its integrated intelligent chassis technology. The Bedrock Chassis, unveiled in December 2024, features advanced safety and modular design capabilities, allowing for efficient development and enhanced crash protection. This collaboration aims to support Togg's focus on digital experiences while expanding CATL's global footprint in low-carbon mobility.</p>

CATL strikes Bedrock Chassis deal with Turkey's Togg for 2027 EVs