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Xiaomi shifts SUV battery suppliers from CATL/BYD to Sunwoda/CALB

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Xiaomi is changing its battery suppliers for its upcoming Pengcheng crossover SUV. The company will now source its self-developed Longjia battery packs from Sunwoda and CALB, moving away from previous suppliers Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and BYD. This shift is expected to take effect in August 2026. AI

IMPACT This is a supply chain decision for an electric vehicle, not directly related to AI industry impact.

RANK_REASON This is a product/supply chain decision for a specific vehicle, not a core AI release or significant industry-wide event.

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Xiaomi shifts SUV battery suppliers from CATL/BYD to Sunwoda/CALB

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  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    Xiaomi's Longjia Battery: Why It Dropped CATL and BYD for Sunwoda and CALB

    On its Pengcheng (Peng Cheng) crossover SUV, Xiaomi has dropped Contemporary Amperex and BYD as battery suppliers, switching to Sunwoda and CALB for its first self-developed Longjia battery pack.

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