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BMW Adds Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution to Regional Battery-Cell Supply

BMW has nominated Samsung SDI for European battery-cell supplies and LG Energy Solution for US production, with deliveries expected from the late 2020s.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Munich, 9 November 2026 – Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, known as BMW, has contracted Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. and LG Energy Solution Ltd. as additional suppliers of cells for its sixth-generation high-voltage batteries. Samsung SDI will supply European production and LG Energy Solution will supply the United States, with deliveries from established regional plants expected from the late 2020s.

For Asian battery manufacturers and investors, the agreements show how European and US automotive demand can support suppliers producing outside their home markets. BMW is widening its sourcing options while shortening supply routes. The nominations are confirmed, but they are not evidence that the new deliveries have begun or that their financial contribution has been realised.

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  • TLA AI Editor

    TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.