China Automotive Battery Research Institute
Automotive power battery research and technology platform.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor investor | €0.0 | round | |
$1.5m | Series A | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
China Automotive Battery Research Institute (CABRI) is a technology and innovation platform focused on the research, development, and industrial application of advanced power batteries for new energy vehicles. Established in September 2014, it was initiated by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) and the General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals (GRINM) with significant government support. The company's shareholders include major domestic automakers and battery manufacturers like FAW, SAIC, CATL, and others.
Operating as the core of China's National Power Battery Innovation Center, which was established in June 2016, CABRI works to advance the country's power battery industry. The institute's primary business activities include R&D on common battery technologies, testing and validation for batteries and key materials, and pilot-scale manufacturing and incubation. Its research scope covers the entire industry chain from key materials, battery cells, and battery systems to battery recycling. The institute serves a range of clients, including government bodies, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and battery component suppliers.
CABRI is deeply involved in developing next-generation battery technologies, with a strong focus on solid-state batteries to overcome the safety, lifespan, and energy density challenges of conventional liquid electrolyte lithium-ion batteries. Its R&D efforts also target improvements in battery safety, cycle life, and low-temperature performance. The company has established R&D and trial production facilities for key materials, cells, and systems to facilitate the transition of intellectual property into industrial applications.
Keywords: power battery research, new energy vehicles, battery technology, solid-state batteries, lithium-ion batteries, National Power Battery Innovation Center, automotive R&D, battery systems, battery materials, EV batteries, battery testing, technology incubation, China automotive industry, energy storage, battery manufacturing, cell design, battery recycling, electric vehicle components, CAAM, GRINM