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August 15 , 2025
Battery Pack-Body Integration Technology: Cell To Body


Under the dual pressures of range anxiety and space utilization bottlenecks in new energy vehicles, electric vehicle structural design is undergoing a transformation. One of the core driving forces is battery pack-body integration technology, commonly referred to in the industry as CTC/CTB/CIB/CTV (CTC: cell to chassis; CTB: cell to body; CIB: cell in body; CTV: cell to vehicle).

In traditional electric vehicle design, redundant space is inevitably created between the independent battery pack and the vehicle floor. Battery pack-body integration technology breaks the traditional boundary between the vehicle floor and the independent battery pack cover. Through deep physical integration, it delivers significant performance improvements:
  • Space Optimization: The air gap (8-15mm) between the independent battery pack cover and the vehicle floor can be used to improve the riding experience or accommodate more batteries.
  • Lightweighting: The independent battery pack housing and the vehicle floor form a dual structure, representing a dead load. Combining the two reduces redundant space and reduces vehicle weight by 10-20kg.
  • High Rigidity: Enhanced torsional rigidity improves the vehicle's ability to resist impact deformation, resulting in smoother high-speed driving and reduced resonance on bumpy roads. This delivers improved safety and handling, while also enhancing ride comfort and NVH (Non-Volatile Heating) quietness. The Leapmotor C10 utilizes CTC2.0 battery-body integration technology, achieving a torsional rigidity of 42,500 Nm/deg, surpassing even luxury brands.
  • Cost Reduction: Simplifies the manufacturing process and parts count.

Three Current Industry Mainstream Technical Solutions

01 Deep Integration of the Battery Pack Cover

Body Floor + Seat Crossmember

Core Design: The battery pack features a rigid cover that directly serves as the passenger compartment floor, and the crossmembers necessary for seat installation are also integrated into the battery pack cover.

Advantages: High integration.

Challenges: Poor maintenance accessibility. Battery pack replacement requires disassembly of the entire vehicle's seats and even the entire interior.


02 Battery Pack Cover Serves as Body Floor


Seat Crossbeams Attach to the Body

Core Design: The battery pack remains independent, with its cover serving as the passenger compartment floor. However, the crossbeams for the seats remain fixed to the body frame.

Advantages: Balances innovation and practicality, making battery pack replacement relatively easy.


03 Body Floor Also Serves as Battery Pack Cover

No Independent Battery Cover

Core Design: The battery pack cover is eliminated, leaving the top of the pack open. Its sealing and protective functions require integration with the body floor.

Advantages: Simple structure, fewer parts, and relatively easy battery pack replacement.

Challenges: Compared to traditional body floors, these require higher strength and sealing to ensure the battery compartment remains waterproof and dustproof over the long term.


The three mainstream solutions, ranging from deep integration to innovative balance to body-led, demonstrate the diversity of engineering ingenuity. While challenges such as new maintenance regulations and process upgrades certainly exist, the promise of freed-up space, exponentially improved performance, and the prospect of cost optimization have cast a vote of confidence in this "slimming revolution."

Battery pack-body integration, through deep integration, effectively resolves the core contradictions of electric vehicles in terms of space, weight, rigidity, and cost. It is a key technological path towards stronger, lighter, and more efficient electric vehicles.

The efficient production of power battery packs requires the support of advanced manufacturing equipment

The rapid development of battery pack-body integration technology has placed higher demands on the production process, precision, and efficiency of power batteries. Whether it is cell manufacturing, module assembly, or battery pack sealing and integration, high-precision automated equipment is required to achieve consistent, safe, and scalable production.

As a professional supplier of lithium battery equipment, Acey New Energy specialize in providing high-quality equipment and technical solutions for lithium battery laboratory R&D and pack assembly:

Battery pack-body integration is a major breakthrough in electric vehicle technology, and advanced lithium battery equipment is the cornerstone of this breakthrough. We are committed to working with industry partners to promote the large-scale production of lighter, stronger, and safer power batteries through technological innovation.
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