Another battery supplier is set to prepare 4680 cylindrical batteries for Tesla, and this time it’s Samsung SDI, according to The Elec. The South Korean publication says it has learned Samsung SDI is preparing a pilot line to make 4680 test batteries for Tesla at its Cheonan plant, with the verification of the technology to […]
South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI is looking to apply its electric vehicle (EV) battery production wisdom to smartphone batteries — reports The Elec. Samsung SDI supplies EV batteries to several automakers, including BMW and Stellantis. The battery maker even vied for contracts from Tesla last year when it produced samples of the EV maker’s new […]
Tesla revealed its plans for a larger, 4680 battery cell last year at its Battery Day event, expected to significantly reduce costs and increase the ranges of its cars. On Tuesday, The Korea Herald reported that Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solutions have completed sample 4680 battery cells for Tesla, according to a high-ranking industry […]