<div id="readability-page-1"><blockquote><ul><li>The facility is the first CATL new energy after-sales service center in the Middle East and currently the largest outside China.</li><li>The facility aims to provide full-lifecycle after-sales support for the rapidly growing EV and energy storage markets in the Middle East.</li></ul></blockquote><figure id="attachment_135105"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026011201350052.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://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026011201350052.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135105">(CATL has opened a new energy after-sales service facility in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Image credit: CATL)</figcaption></figure><p>CATL (HKG: 3750, SHE: 300750), the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, has opened a new energy after-sales service facility in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, marking a key step in the Chinese battery giant's expansion across the region.</p><p>The facility — the first CATL new energy after-sales service center in the Middle East and currently the largest outside China — opened Saturday, according to a press release.</p><p>Named the &#34;Ning Service Experience Center,&#34; the over 7,000-square-meter facility aims to provide full-lifecycle after-sales support for the Middle East's rapidly growing EV and energy storage market.</p>    <div>        <p><span>Join us on </span>            Telegram            <span> or </span>            Google News        </p>    </div><p>The move echoes CATL's strategy from August 2024, when it opened its first experience center — Ning Space — in Chengdu, Sichuan, southwest China. That facility showcased nearly 100 vehicle models equipped with its batteries, spanning nearly 50 automotive brands.</p><p>The company launched its after-sales service brand Ning Service at that time, offering services including battery maintenance, health checks, and mobile assistance.</p><p>Its Riyadh facility integrates exhibition areas, diagnostic and maintenance zones, refurbishment facilities, training spaces, and customer lounges.</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026011201350711.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="1066" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026011201350711.jpg"/></p><p>The latest move comes as Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under national strategic frameworks like Vision 2030.</p><p>In Saudi Arabia's case, the Kingdom has set a target to convert 30% of vehicles in Riyadh to EVs by 2030, part of a broader strategy to reduce the capital's carbon emissions by 50%.</p><p>However, progress in the region continues to face persistent challenges, including long-standing oil dependency, soaring electricity demand, extreme climate conditions, and a lack of charging and service infrastructure.</p><p>Starting from here, CATL will continue to expand its after-sales service network across the Middle East, aligning closely with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, said Bruce Li, president of quality system, aftermarket business, battery management system department at CATL.</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026011201350878.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://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026011201350878.jpg"/></p><p>To date, Ning Service operates 10 training centers globally, covering a total area of 2,300 square meters. Through partnerships with vocational institutions, it has certified over 9,700 new energy after-sales professionals, according to the company.</p><p>It maintains over 1,200 specialized service stations and 73 spare parts warehouses across 76 countries worldwide.</p><p>CATL maintained its global leadership in EV battery shipments from January to November with 400 GWh installed, holding a 38.2% market share, according to data from South Korean market research firm SNE Research.</p>                    <div id="world-battery-makers-jan-nov-2025-6964518e33e34-wrap">        <p>Market share of world's top EV battery makers (Jan-Nov 2025)</p>                                                    </div>        <div>        <table>            <caption>Market Share of World's Top EV Battery Makers (Jan-Nov 2025)</caption>            <thead>                <tr>                    <th scope="col">Company</th>                    <th scope="col">Market Share (%)</th>                    <th scope="col">Installations (GWh)</th>                </tr>            </thead>            <tbody>                                <tr>                    <td>CATL</td>                    <td>38.2%</td>                    <td>400.0</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>BYD</td>                    <td>16.7%</td>                    <td>175.2</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>LG Energy Solution</td>                    <td>9.3%</td>                    <td>96.9</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>CALB</td>                    <td>4.9%</td>                    <td>50.9</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Gotion High-tech</td>                    <td>4.3%</td>                    <td>44.9</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>SK On</td>                    <td>3.9%</td>                    <td>40.6</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Panasonic</td>                    <td>3.7%</td>                    <td>38.5</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Eve Energy</td>                    <td>2.7%</td>                    <td>28.4</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Svolt</td>                    <td>2.6%</td>                    <td>27.5</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Samsung SDI</td>                    <td>2.6%</td>                    <td>27.1</td>                </tr>                                <tr>                    <td>Others</td>                    <td>11.1%</td>                    <td>116.1</td>                </tr>                            </tbody>        </table>    </div>                <div>        <div>            <p><img width="768" height="432" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026010611140015-768x432.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://cdn.cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026010611140015-768x432.jpg"/>                            </p>        </div>        <div>            <p>Nio, CATL ink 5-year deal to deepen ties on long-life batteries and battery swap network</p>            <p>Nio and CATL will focus on joint development of long-life batteries and battery swap compatibility technologies.</p>                    </div>    </div>                                                                                    </div>

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<p>CATL has opened the largest new energy after-sales service center in the Middle East, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This facility, named the "Ning Service Experience Center," spans over 7,000 square meters and aims to support the growing EV and energy storage markets in the region. The center will provide full-lifecycle after-sales support, including battery maintenance and diagnostics. This move aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which targets a 30% conversion of vehicles in Riyadh to EVs by 2030. CATL continues to expand its service network globally, maintaining a leading market share in EV battery shipments.</p>

CATL opens Middle East's largest new energy after-sales service center in Riyadh