In Munich, a Bolder CATL Doubles Down on Good-Enough Batteries

For years, Western battery startups using exotic materials have promised outsize driving range and charging speed, all at a good price. None has reached commercial production, and an increasing number have failed.

Not to fret, China’s battery colossus, CATL, seemed to say on Sunday. CATL is steadily improving its tried-and-true battery, which will more than satisfy the auto industry’s needs.