Leapmotor Battery Head Song Yining: The Battery Industry Is Mature, Now Is the Time for Automakers to Develop Their Own | 36Kr Interview

Song Yining, Senior Vice President of Leapmotor Technology and head of battery products, argues that the battery industry has reached maturity, making it the ideal time for automakers to deeply engage in battery development. He highlights Leapmotor's early adoption of standardized cells since 2018, its deep supplier management, and its pioneering large-scale CTC (Cell-to-Chassis) production as key differentiators that allow for cost reduction and performance optimization.