With a market share of 32.6% in 2021, CATL is the biggest lithium-ion battery manufacturer for EVs in the world, producing 96.7 GWh of the global 296.8 GWh, up 167.5% year on year
Due to its main competitor BYD Company prioritizing battery supply to its own vehicles, CATL was able to capture partnerships with foreign automakers.[8] CATL's battery technology is currently used by electric vehicle manufacturers in the international market, and CATL collaborates with companies including BMW,[17] Daimler AG, Hyundai,[18] Honda,[19] Li Auto, NIO, PSA,[20] Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and XPeng.[4][15] In China, its clients include BAIC Motor, Geely, GAC Group, Yutong Bus, Zhongtong Bus, Xiamen King Long, SAIC Motor and Foton Motor.
Tesla uses CATL batteries … I find it very hard to believe that Hunter owns 10% of CATL …