CATL chairman warns against rushing quality amid EV boom

The warning from CATL's chairman highlights a critical tension in the EV boom: rapid volume growth may be outpacing the industry's ability to maintain quality and consumer trust. With Chinese firms dominating global battery supply and new models flooding the market daily, the risk of systemic quality issues could undermine long-term competitiveness. This matters for automakers and battery makers alike, as overextending production capacity might lead to reputational damage. The key watchpoint is whether the industry can sustain its growth trajectory without sacrificing reliability, especially as global scrutiny on Chinese EV quality intensifies.