Zeng Yuqun responds to the salary increase for frontline employees at Ningde Times: "That's right."

CATL announced that in order to better attract and retain new and old employees, continuously improve work efficiency and product quality, and enhance company competitiveness, starting from January 1, 2026, salary adjustments will be made for employees ranging from levels 1 to 6, with a raise of 150 yuan in basic salary. Other salary structures and standards will remain unchanged. It is understood that this salary increase by CATL involves employees at the grassroots level. On the same evening, according to the China Entrepreneur Magazine, reporters sought confirmation from CATL's founder and chairman, Zeng Yuqun, who responded "that's correct."