CATL Mall now offers LFP cells at 63 USD/kWh, with over 1,800 companies signing up to the platform. Credit: CATL Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member CATL announced that over 1,800 energy storage companies have signed on to CATL Mall, a direct-sales online store run by the battery giant. Launched in June 2026, it aims to meet the needs of small- to medium-scale energy storage system integrators and lower cell cost by cutting out distributors. CATL Mall has also updated its product range, with the retail price of its energy storage LFP cells now starting at 423 yuan per kWh, or 63 USD per kWh at the time of writing. It also now offers 47- and 105-kWh LFP energy storage modules, as well as 6.6 m / 20-foot energy storage containers good for up to 5 MWh. CATL’s promises While new energy vehicle (NEV) makers can order cells directly from the source, energy storage companies, with lower cell demand, often can’t meet minimum order quotas through traditional channels. Forced to rely on resellers and distributors, these smaller-scale enterprises face uncertainty in cell quality, consistency and supply chain punctuality. The rise of distributed residential energy storage and home-scale solar systems has further exacerbated this issue. CATL pledges that with a minimum order of 3 boxes, or 600 cells, buyers will receive a 5-year warranty with no tacked-on fees, and all orders will ship within 3 to 5 days. CATL’s pricing CarNewsChina previously reported on the cell options available on CATL Mall. While the 100 Ah option has been removed and the 587 Ah cell remains unavailable, CATL has released pricing for the 280 Ah and 314 Ah options. Both cells are only rated for 1C charge and discharge, which is typical for non-automotive LFP cells. CATL rates their lifespan at 8,000 cycles with 70% state-of-health (SoH). CATL Mall’s listings for 280 and 314 Ah LFP cells. The 280 Ah energy storage LFP cell is listed at 0.494 yuan per Wh, or 73.5 USD per kWh. With a minimum order of 600 cells, the total price for 603 kWh of cells comes to around 260,000 yuan (38,700 USD). The larger 314 Ah cell, meanwhile, is listed at 0.423 yuan per Wh, or 62.9 USD per kWh. Ordering 600 units gives the buyer 538 kWh of cells at around 250,000 yuan (37,200 USD). This pricing isn’t competitive with the domestic industry average. ess-news.com reports that in April 2026, rising material costs and high demand have driven the average cost of 280 Ah and 314 Ah LFP cells in China to 370 yuan (55.1 USD) per Wh and 395 yuan (58.8 USD) per Wh, respectively. Other Chinese battery makers can likely provide cells with similar specifications and guarantees at lower prices. CATL’s direct-sales platform, though, lets smaller businesses access its cells more easily. These buyers may also be willing to pay a premium for what they see as a “top-shelf product”. Interestingly, CATL Mall hasn’t published pricing for its energy storage modules and containers. Is CATL Mall easy to use? CATL says that its “battery mall” is intended as a business-to-business (B2B) platform. To register for an account, users must provide a business license issued by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). Despite this, the battery giant claims registration takes only one minute, and new users can place their first order in 20 minutes. With the help of a local enterprise, CarNewsChina decided to look into the process. The registration interface for new CATL Mall users. Buyers also get rewards if they purchase enough cells. After submitting the business license and required information, the user is immediately taken to CATL Mall’s home page, which lists storage modules, containers, and individual cells. The product page follows a typical online retailer interface, allowing buyers to change order quantities and see price changes in real time. Unregistered users can’t view product list prices on CATL Mall. While CarNewsChina did not follow through with ordering 15 BYD Seagulls’ worth of cells, it’s likely that after placing an order, support agents will contact buyers about delivery, payment, and taxation details. CATL also says that cell listings are subject to dynamic pricing and may change due to fluctuations in raw material costs. More on CATL According to China EV DataTracker, CATL is China’s largest battery maker, with 31.4 GWh of installed capacity in June 2026. It has a 42.9% share of the domestic market. It’s also the world’s largest battery maker, supplying cells to both Chinese and international automakers. Market share of China’s top 10 battery makers in July 2026. Source: China EV DataTracker As China’s auto industry gets increasingly crowded with automakers and suppliers, CATL appears to be expanding into adjacent industries to keep sales and margins afloat. Expanding its sales channels would also help CATL achieve this goal. Source: CATL Mall, ess-news.com Most important news in your inbox. Recaps · scheduled All you need, in one email. Instant alerts · real-time Ping me when an article goes live. 0 of 27 topics selected Bundle into one email per day — instead of one email per article No spam · Unsubscribe with one click · Change settings anytime
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