At its April 21 Tech Day in Shanghai, CATL unveiled two major innovations poised to accelerate the EV transition past internal combustion engines. Highlights included the debut of CATL’s second-generation Shenxing ultra-fast charging battery, outperforming BYD’s Super e-Platform, and a strategic push to mass-produce sodium-ion batteries. These two technologies extend CATL’s lead over BYD while positioning sodium-ion batteries as a safer, more affordable challenger to lithium’s dominance in the EV supply chain.

Chinese EV maker BYD plans to enter Japan’s insular kei (mini) car market by developing a vehicle specifically designed to meet the country’s unique light vehicle standards, with a launch expected in 2026.

Foxconn is ramping up its electric vehicle ambitions with a sweeping showcase of AI-enhanced automotive technologies at the 2025 Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show, underscoring its evolution from contract manufacturer to a key player in the global EV race.

On April 23, 2025, at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, MediaTek unveiled its Dimensity Auto series flagship smart cockpit platform C-X1 and in-vehicle communication flagship platform MT2739. The company showcased cutting-edge GenAI technology and Agentic AI cockpit applications, driving a comprehensive upgrade of AI-defined cockpit experiences and spearheading new directions in intelligent driving experiences.