CIBF 2026 Watch | Changhong New Energy Delivers Its First Report Card for the 15th Five-Year Plan: Leveraging Three Major Battery Cell Platforms to Seize the New Blue Ocean Markets of Low-Altitude and

CIBF 2026 Watch: Changhong New Energy Showcases Full-Scenario Energy Matrix

From May 13 to 15, the 18th Shenzhen International Battery Technology Exchange Fair (CIBF 2026)—widely regarded as a "weathervane" for the global battery industry—came to a successful close at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center. Against the grand backdrop of the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan, this year's expo not only shattered the previous record of 400,000 visitors but also clearly signaled that China's battery industry has officially moved beyond mere internal competition over technical specifications and is now fully shifting toward the deep waters of value-based competition centered on "full-lifecycle cost-effectiveness" and "globalized production capacity deployment."

At this top-tier event, which brought together over 3,200 companies from the industrial chain, Changhong New Energy (stock code: 920239) showcased its one-stop breakthrough capabilities—from battery cell manufacturing to system integration—through a "hardcore" energy matrix covering all scenarios, featuring its two core business segments: Changhong Sunpower and Changhong Juhe Yuan.

Technical Strength: Rejecting Mere Feature Bloat

At the CIBF venue, the Changhong New Energy booth was bustling with crowds, and conversations between multilingual technical teams and overseas business visitors echoed continuously. Unlike previous exhibitions that merely listed dry, technical specifications, Changhong New Energy this time placed greater emphasis on showcasing its capability for "scenario-based customization." In a special interview, Kou Huameng, Deputy General Manager of Changhong New Energy, systematically broke down the "three core battery cells" that underpin the company's all-scenario strategy.

Alkaline Batteries: Cornerstone of Performance

As the company's cornerstone of performance, Changhong New Energy's alkaline batteries maintain a leading position in the industry, with an annual production capacity of 3.5 billion units. Addressing the long-standing issue of leakage in smart home and IoT devices, its mercury-free, environmentally friendly formulation combined with AI-powered full-inspection technology has reduced the risk of leakage to an extremely low level. This not only ensures the stable operation of household appliances but also, thanks to the commissioning of its Thai factory, has established a rapid delivery barrier through a dual-supply-chain model.

High-Rate Cylindrical Lithium Batteries

In the highly anticipated high-rate battery segment, the 18650/21700 series cylindrical lithium batteries introduced by Changhong Sunpower have become the center of attention at the event. Meeting the stringent power demands of the low-altitude economy (eVTOL) and embodied intelligent robots, this product series achieves a sustained high-rate discharge capability of 15C and boasts a cycle life exceeding 1,200 cycles. At a time when the industry average still hovers around 1,000 cycles, these figures undeniably highlight the company's technological confidence in the high-end power market.

Polymer Lithium Batteries: Flexible Customization

For emerging fields with extremely high demands for space and safety—such as AR/VR and medical electronics—Changhong Juhe Yuan's polymer lithium batteries offer a solution that combines "flexible customization plus semi-solid-state technology." Reportedly, its 3,000mAh semi-solid-state battery and silicon-carbon anode products have already been put into mass production. While boosting energy density, these innovations fundamentally enhance fire-prevention safety performance, precisely positioning the company to meet the energy needs of the next-generation consumer electronics.

Underpinning the aforementioned full-scenario product portfolio are Changhong New Energy's steady financial performance and robust manufacturing capabilities in recent years. According to financial reports, in 2025, Changhong New Energy achieved an operating revenue of 4.485 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 22.17%.

Among this, the lithium-ion battery business—guided by a "high-end" strategy—generated revenues of 2.321 billion yuan, a substantial year-on-year increase of 41.58%, and has now become the company's core engine driving growth.

Among the signals released at CIBF 2026, the deepening of global deployment is particularly crucial. Currently, Changhong New Energy has established six major manufacturing bases, including those in Mianyang, Sichuan, and Chonburi, Thailand. By leveraging "5G + Industrial Internet," the company has reduced the rate of defective products by 15%.

Even more noteworthy is that, with the stable production at its alkaline battery plant in Thailand and the accelerated construction of its high-rate lithium-battery plant in Malaysia (planned annual capacity of 170 million units), Changhong New Energy is speeding up its strategic shift from "exporting products" to "exporting production capacity." This "domestic-plus-overseas" dual-circulation model not only effectively circumvents international trade barriers but also enables the company to provide close, tailored services to leading global customers.