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Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Turkish electric vehicle maker Togg signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop three B-segment EV models for the Turkish market, marking the first overseas deployment of CATL’s EV chassis platform.
According to statements from both companies, the cooperation will focus on vehicles built on CATL-affiliate CAIT’s Bedrock Chassis technology, while Togg will contribute directly to engineering, digital architecture and user-experience development.
The first model developed under the agreement is scheduled to enter mass production in 2027, with the three planned vehicles expected to be introduced gradually in Türkiye starting from mid-2027.
Togg Chairman Fuat Tosyali stated that the company views mobility as a broader technology ecosystem rather than only a vehicle business and said the partnership goes beyond a traditional supplier relationship.
"Rather than adopting a ready-made solution, we are becoming part of the entire development process, responding more effectively to user needs while also contributing to the development of this ecosystem in our country," Tosyali noted.
CATL Chairman Robin Zeng described the partnership as a significant milestone for the global expansion of the Bedrock Chassis platform following its serial production rollout in China. He added that the cooperation would help accelerate electrification and support the transition toward low-carbon mobility in emerging new energy markets.
CATL presented the deal as part of its broader global expansion drive as the company strengthens partnerships across Europe and Southeast Asia.
The battery manufacturer introduced its so-called "skateboard" EV chassis platform at the end of 2024 as it expands beyond battery production into integrated vehicle technologies.
Known as the Bedrock Chassis, the platform brings together core systems including the battery, electric powertrain, thermal management system, and chassis control unit within a single integrated architecture.
The Chinese company describes the technology as the world’s first mass-produced integrated intelligent chassis platform, offered independently to passenger vehicle brands, enabling local automakers to develop models tailored to regional market needs while leveraging a shared technological infrastructure.
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