CATL unveils strategy to significantly reduce electric vehicle battery replacement expenses through its repair service
In a groundbreaking move, CATL's after-sales service brand, Ning Service, has introduced a repair service for Cell-to-Pack (CTP) batteries. This service aims to address the historical industry challenge of high replacement costs, as CTP batteries are typically replaced rather than repaired due to their integrated design [1].
Key Elements of the Service:
- Component-Level Repairs: Instead of replacing the entire battery pack, Ning Service conducts component-level repairs. This approach allows for the replacement or refurbishment of specific faulty components within the battery pack, rather than the whole pack [3][4].
- Cost Savings: The cost of repairing a CTP battery pack through Ning Service is significantly lower than a full replacement. Prices range from CNY10,000 to CNY20,000 (approximately USD1,390 to USD2,780), compared to replacement costs that can exceed CNY100,000 (USD13,910) [1][4]. This represents an 80% to 90% cost reduction.
- Expansion of Services: Ning Service provides a comprehensive range of services, including diagnostics, maintenance, second-life battery testing, refurbishment, recycling, and repurposing. This comprehensive approach helps extend the lifecycle of EV batteries and reduces overall costs [1][4].
Launched on its first anniversary, Ning Service's CTP battery repair service is a strategic move by CATL to cut EV battery replacement costs drastically [2]. The service is currently limited to CATL batteries [5].
The new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration has surpassed 50%, and the first wave of NEVs is exiting warranty coverage, causing issues with expensive and difficult after-sales service to become more prominent. Research by the China Insurance Association indicates that among 59 pure electric NEV models, the average parts-to-whole ratio for power battery packs is 50.96% [6].
As the market demand for higher volumetric energy density in power batteries has led to a significant increase in the adoption of Cell-to-Pack (CTP) technology, services like Ning Service's repair service are set to play a crucial role in making electric mobility more sustainable and viable [7]. Through Ning Service, CATL aims to establish an ecological closed loop for batteries [8].
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- The introduction of Ning Service's repair service for Cell-to-Pack (CTP) batteries signifies a significant advancement in the sustainable and viable future of electric mobility, as this service leverages science and technology to offer component-level repairs, reducing replacement costs by 80-90%.
- As the first wave of new energy vehicles (NEVs) exits warranty coverage and the demand for higher volumetric energy density in power batteries continues to increase through the adoption of Cell-to-Pack (CTP) technology, technology-driven services like Ning Service's repair service are poised to play a pivotal role in extending the lifecycle of EV batteries and lowering overall costs, contributing to a more sustainable electric mobility landscape.
