Latest Trends and Prices in the Battery Cell and Module Market

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### Latest Updates in the SMM Battery Cell and Module Market

#### Battery Cell Prices Overview

Here are the latest prices for various types of battery cells as of June 13, 2025:

| Battery Type | Price Range (USD/Wh) | Average Price (USD/Wh) |
|————————————————–|———————|————————|
| Prismatic NCM523 Battery Cell (50-60Ah) | 0.045 – 0.050 | 0.047 |
| NCM523 Pouch Battery Cell (50-60Ah) | 0.046 – 0.052 | 0.049 |
| 6-series Prismatic Ternary Battery Cell | 0.058 – 0.064 | 0.061 |
| 8-series Prismatic Ternary Battery Cell | 0.070 – 0.080 | 0.080 |
| Prismatic LFP Battery Cell (20-25Ah) | 0.039 – 0.042 | 0.041 |
| Prismatic LFP Battery Cell (47.7Ah) | 0.039 – 0.042 | 0.041 |
| Prismatic LFP Battery Cell (100Ah) | 0.037 – 0.042 | 0.040 |
| Prismatic LFP Battery Cell (174Ah) | 0.038 – 0.042 | 0.040 |

#### Recent News and Developments

– **Acquisition Plans**: China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd. intends to acquire a 10.5% stake in SM Minerals for $11.76 million as of June 17, 2025.

– **Understanding Energy Storage**: An article has been published addressing key questions about energy storage, including its purpose and implementation. Energy storage systems are designed to address discrepancies in electricity supply and demand, utilizing technologies such as batteries and pumped hydro storage. The system comprises four essential modules: energy storage battery cells (primarily LFP), PCS converters for AC-DC conversion, BMS systems for real-time monitoring, and EMS systems for optimizing charging strategies.

– **Power Battery Installations**: According to the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance, power battery installations in China reached 57.1 GWh in May 2025, marking a 5.5% month-over-month increase and a 43.1% year-over-year increase. Cumulatively, from January to May, installations totaled 241.4 GWh, reflecting a 50.4% year-over-year growth.

– **Market Trends**: In June 2025, ternary battery prices continued to decline, influenced by lower raw material costs. Despite a traditionally slower month for the NEV market, leading battery manufacturers are increasing demand for medium- and high-nickel ternary cathode materials in preparation for new car models.

– **Cobalt Supply and Demand**: The spot price of refined cobalt has shown fluctuations due to a decrease in supply from smelters, which are operating at lower rates due to economic pressures. Demand remains cautious as buyers and sellers engage in negotiations amid policy changes.

– **EU Investment in Battery Raw Materials**: The EU has identified 13 overseas strategic raw material projects requiring a total investment of 5.5 billion euros (approximately 45.05 billion yuan) to secure the supply chain of critical minerals, spanning various countries including Canada, Norway, and Brazil.

– **Impact of New Regulations**: The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has issued a notice regarding the regulation of imported recycled black mass raw materials from lithium-ion batteries, set to be implemented on August 1, 2025.

– **Changes in Automotive Payment Terms**: Following the recent regulation ensuring timely payments to small and medium-sized enterprises, 17 major automakers have committed to reducing payment terms for suppliers to within 60 days, significantly impacting the automotive supply chain, especially for battery cell manufacturers.

### Market Statistics

– **Brent Oil Price**: $74.292 (+1.45%)
– **US Dollar Index**: 98.231 (+0.11%)
– **Offshore RMB**: 7.1865 (+0.10%)
– **Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate**: 1.369 (-1.37%)

### Upcoming Events

– **3rd Li-ion Battery Europe 2025**: November 3-4, 2025, Hilton Barcelona, Spain
– **NET ZERO EUROPE – Solar & Energy Storage Summit**: November 3-4, 2025, Hilton Barcelona, Spain
– **SMM Europe Lithium & New Energy Field Trip**: November 5-11, 2025, Spain & Morocco

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