{"id":75578,"date":"2024-08-12T10:19:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T14:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75578"},"modified":"2024-08-12T10:19:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T14:19:30","slug":"catl-opens-first-ev-experience-site-tesla-vw-100-car-display","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75578","title":{"rendered":"CATL opens first-of-its-kind EV experience center with Tesla, VW, and NIO models on display"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"CATL-EV-experience\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The world\u2019s largest EV battery maker is transforming how we experience electric vehicles. <span><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/catl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CATL<\/a>\u00a0opened the \u201cworld\u2019s first\u201d EV experience center this weekend in China, showcasing nearly 100 models from 50 <\/span>brands. Visitors can \u201cview, select, use, and learn\u201d about EVs powered by CATL\u2019s advanced batteries, including Tesla, Volkswagen, and NIO models.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-375342\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-catl-s-new-ev-experience-site-shows-tesla-vw-models\">CATL\u2019s new EV experience site shows Tesla, VW models<\/h2>\n<p>CATL celebrated the opening of its NING Space, calling it \u201cthe world\u2019s first new energy experience center\u201d on August 10th.<\/p>\n<p>The site in Chengdu was brought to life with the help of the local government and several auto manufacturers. CATL said the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/catl-opens-innovative-new-energy-experience-center-in-chengdu-302219296.html\">NING Space<\/a> is designed as an all-encompassing EV experience for buyers to \u201cview, select, use, and learn\u201d about electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>CATL\u2019s new EV experience center features nearly 100 models from 50 different brands like Tesla, Volkswagen, and NIO.<\/p>\n<p>Tesla\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/tesla-model-y\/\">Model Y<\/a> and 3, NIO\u2019s ET5 and ET5 Touring, and Volkswagen\u2019s ID.4 and ID.6 models for China are among the many on display.<\/p>\n<p>CATL believes the nearly 140,000 sq ft (13,000-square-meter) showroom will help \u201caccelerate the global transition to e-mobility.\u201d The site is the first time the battery giant has a dedicated retail showroom to engage with customers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-1.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"CATL-EV-experience\" class=\"wp-image-375357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-1.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-1.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-1.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-1.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-1.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-1.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-1.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-1.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CATL\u2019s new EV experience center (Source: CATL)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accelerating-ev-adoption-while-securing-leadership\">Accelerating EV adoption while securing leadership<\/h2>\n<p>Although it\u2019s not designed to sell vehicles, the center will have EV experts available to answer questions and give recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>The site will promote EVs with CATL\u2019s latest battery tech while teaching the history and progress. Science workshops will also be held regularly to help users of all ages explore and learn more about green tech and EVs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-square\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-2\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-2.jpeg?quality=82u0026strip=all&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;tiled-gallery__item&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:null,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:750,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1000,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: CATL-EV-experience&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;CATL-EV-experience&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"tiled-gallery__item wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-3.jpeg?resize=750%2C750&amp;strip=info&amp;ssl=1 750w\" alt=\"CATL-EV-experience\" data-height=\"1000\" data-id=\"375359\" data-link=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/?attachment_id=375359\" data-url=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-3.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=750\" data-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-3.jpeg?ssl=1&amp;resize=750,750\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 2 in full-screen\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: CATL-EV-experience\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>CATL\u2019s vice chairman, Li Ping, stressed that the auto industry and consumer mindsets are \u201cundergoing a significant restructuring.\u201d CATL has established a new \u201cbridge between automakers and consumers\u201d for innovation and mutual success.<\/p>\n<p>According to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sneresearch.com\/en\/insight\/release_view\/302\/page\/0\">SNE Research<\/a><\/em>, CATL holds a wide lead in the global EV battery market, with a 37.8% share through the first half of 2024. The number two battery maker, <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/byd\/\">BYD<\/a>, held a 15.8% share.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-4.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"CATL-EV-experience\" class=\"wp-image-375363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-4.jpeg 1050w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-4.jpeg?resize=150,107 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-4.jpeg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-4.jpeg?resize=768,549 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-4.jpeg?resize=1024,731 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-4.jpeg?resize=350,250 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/CATL-EV-experience-4.jpeg?resize=140,100 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Source: CATL)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>CATL\u2019s new site is designed to help solidify its leadership. According to local reports, CATL may use a strategy similar to \u201cIntel Inside,\u201d where EVs using its batteries would be branded. However, CATL\u2019s CMO, Luo Jian, shot down the idea, calling it speculation.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/2024\/08\/11\/catl-opens-first-ev-experience-center-showcasing-nearly-100-models\/\">CarNewsChina<\/a>, CATL<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/clk\/589873348;397915507;k\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375175\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Volvo_Electric_Electrek_NativeBanner_750x150.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world\u2019s largest EV battery maker is transforming how we experience electric vehicles. 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