Automotive and Electric Vehicles Deal Tracker
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September 2026
Automotive & Electric Vehicles
Partnership agreements, joint ventures, and supply deals in the automotive and EV industry – confirmed and structured each month by CatchAll. Covered events include battery supplier agreements, EV charging network expansions, and strategic partnerships between automakers and energy or infrastructure providers. Each record shows the companies involved, deal type, announced value where disclosed, and announcement date. CatchAll scans thousands of automotive, financial, and business news sources per edition.
Automaker signed strategic partnership with battery or charging infrastructure company
Automotive analysts and equity researchers use it to follow supply chain consolidation and OEM strategy. EV-sector investors monitor it for partnership signals that precede larger capital events. Supply chain managers at Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers use it to track competitor relationships. Insurers and fleet operators follow the EV infrastructure build-out through it.
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<div style="overflow-x:auto;width:100%"><table class="catchall-table"><thead><tr><th style="min-width:40px">#</th><th style="min-width:240px">Event</th><th style="min-width:140px;white-space:nowrap">Partnership Date</th><th style="min-width:140px;white-space:nowrap">Deal Amount</th><th style="min-width:140px;white-space:nowrap">Partner Company</th><th style="min-width:140px;white-space:nowrap">Partnership Details</th><th style="min-width:140px;white-space:nowrap">Automaker Company</th><th style="min-width:140px;white-space:nowrap">Location</th><th style="min-width:140px;white-space:nowrap">Partnership Type</th><th style="min-width:140px;white-space:nowrap">Deal Currency</th><th style="min-width:120px;white-space:nowrap">Source</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td style="min-width:240px">Geely Signs Strategic Joint Venture with Tasco Group in Vietnam</td><td style="min-width:140px">2024-09-23</td><td style="min-width:140px">168000000</td><td style="min-width:140px">In Vietnam, Geely's technological potential achieved a breakthrough through a strategic joint venture with Tasco Group.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Geely established a strategic joint venture with Tasco Group in Vietnam, leveraging Tasco's VETC Charging Station network to support its electric vehicle lineup.</td><td style="min-width:140px">In Vietnam, Geely's technological potential achieved a breakthrough through a strategic joint venture with Tasco Group.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Vietnam</td><td style="min-width:140px">Joint Venture</td><td style="min-width:140px">USD</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.vietnam.vn/ru/geely-mat-xich-cong-nghe-cua-nhung-ong-lon-oto-phuong-tay" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.vietnam.vn/ru/geely-mat-xich-cong-nghe-cua-nhung-ong-lon-oto-phuong-tay</a></td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td style="min-width:240px">General Motors and Samsung SDI Partner for Next-Generation EV Battery R&D</td><td style="min-width:140px">2026-08-11</td><td style="min-width:140px">3,500,000,000</td><td style="min-width:140px">Along with acquiring shares, the two companies signed a joint development agreement (Joint Development Agreement, JDA) for square batteries for next-generation electric vehicles.</td><td style="min-width:140px">General Motors and Samsung SDI signed a joint development agreement to jointly research and develop square batteries for next-generation electric vehicles.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Along with acquiring shares, the two companies signed a joint development agreement (Joint Development Agreement, JDA) for square batteries for next-generation electric vehicles.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Indiana, United States</td><td style="min-width:140px">Battery Technology Development</td><td style="min-width:140px">USD</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://theguru.co.kr/mobile/article.html?no=106741" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://theguru.co.kr/mobile/article.html?no=106741</a></td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td style="min-width:240px">Ford and CATL Battery Technology Licensing Agreement in Michigan</td><td style="min-width:140px">2023-02-13</td><td style="min-width:140px">3500000000</td><td style="min-width:140px">Ford signed a licensing agreement in 2023 to produce LFP (lithium phosphate and iron) batteries using CATL's battery cell production technology.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Ford signed a licensing agreement with CATL to produce LFP (lithium phosphate and iron) batteries using CATL's battery cell production technology at its plant in Marshall, Michigan.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Ford signed a licensing agreement in 2023 to produce LFP (lithium phosphate and iron) batteries using CATL's battery cell production technology.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Marshall, Michigan</td><td style="min-width:140px">Technology Licensing Agreement</td><td style="min-width:140px">USD</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/008/0005412199" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/008/0005412199</a></td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td style="min-width:240px">Karma Automotive and Factorial Energy Partner on Solid-State Battery Program</td><td style="min-width:140px">2026-02-05</td><td style="min-width:140px"></td><td style="min-width:140px">Factorial Energy, a prominent player in the field of solid and semi-solid-state batteries, has announced a strategic partnership</td><td style="min-width:140px">Karma Automotive partnered with Factorial Energy on a commercial solid-state battery program to integrate solid-state cells into its vehicles.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Earlier this year, the company initiated the first commercial solid-state battery program in the U.S. in partnership with Karma Automotive.</td><td style="min-width:140px">U.S.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Solid-State Battery</td><td style="min-width:140px"></td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.hibridosyelectricos.com/coches/nuevo-acuerdo-entre-dos-grandes-fabricantes-deja-en-evidencia-europa-acelera-cambio-baterias-estado-solido_88953_102.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.hibridosyelectricos.com/coches/nuevo-acuerdo-entre-dos-grandes-fabricantes-deja-en-evidencia-europa-acelera-cambio-baterias-estado-solido_88953_102.html</a></td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td style="min-width:240px">Geely Holding Acquires Stake in NIO Power Charging Infrastructure</td><td style="min-width:140px">2026-09-27</td><td style="min-width:140px">640,000,000</td><td style="min-width:140px">Geely Holding receives 30% of NIO Power</td><td style="min-width:140px">Geely Holding signed final agreements to receive a 30% stake in NIO Power, which operates battery replacement stations and chargers.</td><td style="min-width:140px">subsidiary Geely Holding receives 30% of NIO Power</td><td style="min-width:140px">China</td><td style="min-width:140px">Charging Infrastructure</td><td style="min-width:140px">CNY</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://pcnews.ru/news/nio_prodaet_30_svoego_podrazdelenia_po_zamene_akkumulatorov_kompanii_geely_bolee_cem_za_2_milliarda_dollarov-1841394.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://pcnews.ru/news/nio_prodaet_30_svoego_podrazdelenia_po_zamene_akkumulatorov_kompanii_geely_bolee_cem_za_2_milliarda_dollarov-1841394.html</a></td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td style="min-width:240px">Mercedes-Benz and ProLogium Sign Joint Testing Agreement for Gen4 Solid-State Batteries</td><td style="min-width:140px">2026-09-24</td><td style="min-width:140px"></td><td style="min-width:140px">Mercedes-Benz AG and ProLogium Holding Inc. have signed a joint testing agreement</td><td style="min-width:140px">Mercedes-Benz and ProLogium signed a joint testing agreement giving Mercedes-Benz priority access to evaluate ProLogium's latest Gen4 solid-state battery cells for electrical, thermal, and safety performance.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Mercedes-Benz AG and ProLogium Holding Inc. have signed a joint testing agreement</td><td style="min-width:140px">France</td><td style="min-width:140px">Solid-State Battery</td><td style="min-width:140px"></td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/mercedes-benz-and-prologium-have-entered-into-a-joint-testing-agreement-including-a-preliminary-technology-evaluation-of-prologium-s-latest-gen4-superfluidized-all-inorganic-solid-state-battery-1036571612" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/mercedes-benz-and-prologium-have-entered-into-a-joint-testing-agreement-including-a-preliminary-technology-evaluation-of-prologium-s-latest-gen4-superfluidized-all-inorganic-solid-state-battery-1036571612</a></td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td style="min-width:240px">Xiaomi Collaborates with CALB and Sunwoda on EV Traction Batteries</td><td style="min-width:140px">2026-09-04</td><td style="min-width:140px"></td><td style="min-width:140px">Xiaomi developed the traction batteries for these vehicles in close collaboration with specialist manufacturers CALB and Sunwoda.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Xiaomi Auto announced a strategic partnership with CALB (中创新航) and Sunwoda Power (欣旺达动力) to develop the 'Xiaomi Longjia (龙甲) battery' for its hybrid vehicles. Xiaomi leads product definition, participates in cell design and battery pack development, and implements full-process quality control, with the three parties collaborating on full industry chain coordination and co-creating high-standard power batteries.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Xiaomi developed the traction batteries for these vehicles in close collaboration with specialist manufacturers CALB and Sunwoda.</td><td style="min-width:140px">China</td><td style="min-width:140px">Battery Technology Development</td><td style="min-width:140px"></td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://avalanchenoticias.com.br/carros-motos-veiculos/a-xiaomi-tem-tanta-confianca-em-sua-bateria-de-tracao-que-esta-disposta-a-substituir-um-carro-que-tenha-pegado-fogo-por-causa-dela-por-um-novo/amp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://avalanchenoticias.com.br/carros-motos-veiculos/a-xiaomi-tem-tanta-confianca-em-sua-bateria-de-tracao-que-esta-disposta-a-substituir-um-carro-que-tenha-pegado-fogo-por-causa-dela-por-um-novo/amp</a></td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td style="min-width:240px">Volkswagen Group and Gotion High-Tech Form Battery Joint Venture in Sagunto</td><td style="min-width:140px">2026-09-28</td><td style="min-width:140px">1,100,000,000</td><td style="min-width:140px">The Volkswagen Group, PowerCo and the Chinese company Gotion High-Tech have agreed to "deepen their strategic alliance"</td><td style="min-width:140px">Volkswagen Group and Gotion High-Tech agreed to form a joint venture to develop and operate a battery cell gigafactory in Sagunto, Spain.</td><td style="min-width:140px">The Volkswagen Group, PowerCo and the Chinese company Gotion High-Tech have agreed to "deepen their strategic alliance"</td><td style="min-width:140px">Sagunto, Spain</td><td style="min-width:140px">Joint Venture</td><td style="min-width:140px">EUR</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://en.ara.cat/economy/the-chinese-company-gotion-buys-49-of-volkswagen-s-battery-plant-in-sagunto_1_5863460.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://en.ara.cat/economy/the-chinese-company-gotion-buys-49-of-volkswagen-s-battery-plant-in-sagunto_1_5863460.html</a></td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td style="min-width:240px">General Motors EV Battery Joint Venture with LG Energy Solution</td><td style="min-width:140px">2019-12-05</td><td style="min-width:140px">2300000000</td><td style="min-width:140px">GM had ownership stake in four battery plants between two joint venture partners: South Korean companies LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI.</td><td style="min-width:140px">General Motors established joint venture battery manufacturing operations with LG Energy Solution to develop and produce electric vehicle batteries.</td><td style="min-width:140px">GM had ownership stake in four battery plants between two joint venture partners: South Korean companies LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI.</td><td style="min-width:140px">United States</td><td style="min-width:140px">Joint Venture</td><td style="min-width:140px">USD</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2026/09/02/where-gm-builds-batteries-electric-vehicles-us/91511957007" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2026/09/02/where-gm-builds-batteries-electric-vehicles-us/91511957007</a></td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td style="min-width:240px">BYD and Changsha Fusheng Technology Partner on Blade Battery Systems for Industrial Locomotives</td><td style="min-width:140px">2026-09-07</td><td style="min-width:140px"></td><td style="min-width:140px">FinDreams Battery, has a strategic partnership with Changsha Fusheng Technology.</td><td style="min-width:140px">BYD's subsidiary FinDreams Battery signed a strategic partnership with Changsha Fusheng Technology to adapt Blade Battery technology for industrial and mining train locomotives.</td><td style="min-width:140px">The automotive and battery company from China, BYD, has again expanded its business portfolio into the realm of rail transportation.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Shenzhen, China</td><td style="min-width:140px">Battery Technology Development</td><td style="min-width:140px"></td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.viv.co.id/read/219337/byd-rambah-sektor-kereta-industri-lewat-integrasi-baterai-blade-terbaru" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.viv.co.id/read/219337/byd-rambah-sektor-kereta-industri-lewat-integrasi-baterai-blade-terbaru</a></td></tr><tr class="row-locked"><td>11</td><td style="min-width:240px">MCV and CATL Partner to Build EV Battery Manufacturing Plant in Egypt</td><td style="min-width:140px">2026-09-13</td><td style="min-width:140px">39,000,000</td><td style="min-width:140px">China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL)</td><td style="min-width:140px">CATL partnered with Egyptian commercial vehicle manufacturer MCV and Auto D (via BME) to establish an EV battery manufacturing plant in Egypt with an initial investment of $39 million.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Egyptian transport manufacturer MCV</td><td style="min-width:140px">Egypt</td><td style="min-width:140px">Joint Venture</td><td style="min-width:140px">USD</td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/pm-madbouly-witnesses-signing-of-contract-to-build-plant-for-electric-batteries" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/pm-madbouly-witnesses-signing-of-contract-to-build-plant-for-electric-batteries</a></td></tr><tr class="row-locked"><td>12</td><td style="min-width:240px">Hyundai Motor India Partners with Statiq for EV Charging Infrastructure in New Delhi</td><td style="min-width:140px">2026-09-09</td><td style="min-width:140px"></td><td style="min-width:140px">The new charging stations are being established in partnership with Statiq</td><td style="min-width:140px">Statiq partnered with Hyundai Motor India to launch a high-speed EV charging hub at Shiva Dhaba on the Delhi–Nainital Highway, and to add up to 5,000 new EV chargers in India.</td><td style="min-width:140px">Hyundai Motor India is expanding its electric vehicle ecosystem with the installation of 120kW DC fast-charging stations at key locations in New Delhi.</td><td style="min-width:140px">India</td><td style="min-width:140px">Charging Infrastructure</td><td style="min-width:140px"></td><td style="white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.motorbeam.com/hyundai-india-ev-charging-network-delhi" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.motorbeam.com/hyundai-india-ev-charging-network-delhi</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<h3>What types of deals are included?</h3><p>Formal partnership agreements, joint ventures, supply contracts, licensing deals, and strategic alliances. Informal collaborations or unconfirmed reports are excluded.</p><h3>Are EV charging infrastructure deals included?</h3><p>Yes – charging network expansions, grid integration partnerships, and automaker-to-charging-network agreements are all included where publicly announced.</p><h3>How does this differ from monitoring individual company press releases?</h3><p>CatchAll aggregates confirmed events across all OEMs, suppliers, and new entrants simultaneously, giving a full-sector view rather than requiring analysts to monitor dozens of sources independently.</p><h3>What is the refresh rate of this dataset?</h3><p>We rerun this dataset once a month. You can create your own dataset that updates as frequently as every one hour on <a href="https://platform.newscatcherapi.com/catchall">platform.newscatcherapi.com/catchall</a></p>