Batteries Spearhead Dual Economic and Technological Race in 2025 

TIANJIN, China, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 17^th China International Battery Fair (CIBF2025), Asia's premier battery industry gathering, will be held at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center from May 15-17, 2025. Organized by the China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS), the 300,000-sqm event will span 15 halls, hosting 3,100 global exhibitors spotlighting next-gen technologies and solutions. 

Industry Giants to Showcase Synergies Between Innovation and Commercialization

Confirmed participants include industry leaders CATL, BYD, EVE Energy, Gotion High-tech, Cornex, Sunwoda, and Lishen Battery, alongside Dynanonic, Hunan Yuneng, SEMCORP and other key suppliers. The event will also highlight advancements in smart battery management systems (BMS) and energy storage solutions. In a move to streamline event access, CIBF2025 has set up two registration entrances (North/South), in anticipation of the more than 400,000 professional buyers and visitors worldwide, who are looking forward to the opportunities for networking and deal-making. 

Attendees to the CIBF2025 Conference on the Frontier Technology of Advanced Batteries taking place concurrently will discuss critical industry themes of the day, with a focus on the lastest advancements in lithium-ion batteries, battery safety and testing, solid-state and next-gen batteries, high-power fast charging, sodium-ion batteries, advanced materials, and smart manufacturing with digital twins. 

Additionally, the event will host several high-level forums including the Electric Aviation & Next-Gen Batteries (CIBF2025 Shenzhen) Technical Conference, the CIBICS Battery Industry Cooperation Forum, and the Isotope Nuclear Battery Status and Future Development Symposium, in addition to more than 200 technical presentations to decode emerging trends and explore the future of battery ecosystems.

The TWh Era Arrives: Batteries Power Economic Growth

China's lithium battery industry achieved landmark growth in 2024, with total output surging 24% year on year to 1,170GWh and industry valuation exceeding 1.2 trillion yuan. The sector demonstrated balanced growth across key applications: consumer electronics (84GWh); energy storage (260GWh); and power batteries (826GWh). Total installations surpassed 645GWh, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 48%. 

Electric vehicles (EVs) have cemented China's leadership in the global battery revolution. With 2024 power battery shipments rising to 1,157GWh worldwide, the industry has decisively crossed into the TWh era - a milestone underscored by Chinese firms' growing market dominance.

The lithium battery boom extends beyond EVs, with energy storage deployments reaching record highs. According to BloombergNEF and SNE Research, global installations for energy storage exceeded 175GWh in 2024, while shipments surged 64% year-on-year to 303GWh. Chinese battery manufacturers are emerging as key drivers of the global clean energy transition.

The low-altitude economy has evolved into a strategic growth sector, featured prominently in regional government blueprints and poised to unlock a new trillion-yuan market. Over 10 innovative applications—among them, air taxis, emergency rescue systems, drone logistics, and regional air mobility—are creating unprecedented demand for advanced battery solutions. 

As new entrants flood this high-potential market, competition is accelerating breakthroughs in critical technologies, including enhanced safety protocols, ultra-fast charging capabilities, high energy density solutions, and extended cycle life performance.

Join the event at CIBF2025, May 15-17, 2025, at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center.