The firms want to address the demand in the off-road and recreational vehicle markets, which they claim have been surging in North America. CBAK claims it will supply battery cells at market rate to support Kandi's ramp-up of production. Zhiguang Hu, CEO, CBAK Energy, said: "This collaboration with Kandi reflects our shared vision to globalize advanced battery manufacturing while adapting to the evolving U.S. market. Our expertise in cell design and production will be key to establishing a reliable local supply for emerging off-road and recreational vehicle platforms." Feng Chen, CEO, Kandi Technologies, said: "This partnership with CBAK marks a strategic milestone in our North American expansion. By localizing battery cell and pack production, we're enhancing supply chain agility and aligning with U.S. clean energy policy incentives.