Industry data show China’s lithium‑battery scheduled output (energy storage + EV
powertrain + consumer) in July 2026 was about 283GWh, up 5.6% MoM.
Energy‑storage cell output accounted for 42.9%. Global scheduled lithium‑battery
output was 296GWh, up 5.3% MoM. This is the fifth consecutive month of record
highs. June–July are normally a seasonal trough, but scheduling has continued to
rise; industry sources say the increase reflects a structural upgrade in demand
as global lithium‑battery demand broadens from NEV‑led to multi‑pillar growth.