Abstract:The EU sees high-performance batteries as a key technology for its energy transition, realizing the decarbonisation targets, and boosting European competitiveness. Recently, the European Commission has launched a series of measures to promote the development of battery technology. This paper introduces the measures taken by the European Commission, such as "building organization and coordination institutions and innovation platforms", "establishing battery development strategies and roadmap", "formulating battery regulations", and "deploying battery R D and innovation projects for battery". This paper also analyzes EU"s actions in the field of battery technology which will bring about new competitive landscape, and proposes enlightenment and suggestions for the development of China"s battery industry.