Global demand for batteries for electric vehicles, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids rose by 20% year-over-year to 608.5 GWh in the first half of 2026. According to SNE Research, seven Chinese manufacturers already control 72.4% of the global market. CATL supplied batteries with a capacity of 242.7 GWh, a 25.3% year-over-year increase, and raised its global market share to 39.9%. BYD grew by only 1.6% to 87.7 GWh, and its market share fell to 14.4%. Gotion grew by 43.3%, automotiveworld.com 🇬🇧