CHINA: CATL Makes Battery Breakthroughs, Leapmotor D19 and VW’s China EVs | 22 Apr 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses CATL's recent battery breakthroughs and the latest developments in China's EV market, including Leapmotor D19 and VW's offerings.

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Topics covered

• CATL
• Leapmotor D19
• VW China EVs
• battery technology

Keywords

• battery breakthroughs
• EV market
• China
• CATL
• Leapmotor
• Volkswagen

Mentioned in this episode

Products: D19, ONVO L90, CATL batteries, Leapmotor D19, VW EVs

Places: CHINA

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