CATL has revealed that the testing of its CIIC (CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis) skateboard platform has been successfully concluded in China. The platform demonstrated an impressive 1,000 km range, with a consumption rate of 10.5 kWh/100km. Moreover, it accomplished a rapid 300 km recharge in just 5 minutes. The test vehicle used for this evaluation was likely a B-class sedan from Neta.

The CIIC skateboard platform integrates crucial components such as batteries, electric motors, and other essential units into a unified platform that serves as the foundation for electric vehicles (EVs). This integration not only reduces production costs, vehicle weight, and energy consumption but also maximizes passenger space.

CATL also revealed that the CIIC incorporates high-voltage and low-voltage systems, steering and braking systems, and chassis domain controllers, utilizing CTC (cell-to-chassis) technology. Mass production of the first EV equipped with CIIC is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of the upcoming year.

In January, Hozon Auto, a Chinese EV manufacturer and owner of the Neta brand, became the first partner to sign an agreement with CATL to utilize the skateboard chassis. The collaboration between the two companies involved joint development of the platform, with the first CIIC-powered model anticipated to launch in the third quarter of 2024. CIIC is expected to enhance integration between the car and chassis, leading to cost reduction and a more efficient development cycle.

On November 30, at the Dishui Lake Summit of the International Automotive Conference, CATL’s Chief Scientist Wu Kai announced a breakthrough in CIIC development. The platform successfully underwent winter testing in Heihe, northern China, and summer testing in Turpan, revealing promising trial results.