BMW signs Gen6 battery deals with Samsung SDI, LG Energy

BMW Group has signed battery cell supply partnerships with South Korea's Samsung SDI in Europe and LG Energy Solution in the United States for its sixth generation high voltage batteries, with deliveries from plants in each region due to begin in the late 2020s.

Why it matters: The deals give two Korean cell makers a long dated place in BMW's next electric vehicle generation while cutting the group's reliance on Chinese suppliers in its two largest Western markets, and BMW disclosed no volumes or contract values.

Data as of BMW Group press release of November 9, 2026, read in full in this run; the late 2020s delivery start and the sixth generation cell detail are as reported by Yonhap on November 10, 2026 from the same BMW release. BMW disclosed no supply volumes or contract values. Developing item.

BMW Group said on Monday that it has signed new battery cell partnerships with Samsung SDI in Europe and LG Energy Solution in the United States, expanding the supplier portfolio for its sixth generation high voltage batteries under its local for local purchasing principle. Samsung SDI will supply cells from its European facilities and LG Energy Solution from its US plants, with deliveries due to begin in the late 2020s, according to Yonhap’s report of the announcement.

Purchasing board member Nicolai Martin said the partnerships are actively strengthening value creation in Europe and the US, part of a globally diversified supplier network meant to raise supply security and shorten transport distances. BMW did not disclose supply volumes, contract values or the split between suppliers.

BMW signs Gen6 battery deals with Samsung SDI, LG Energy

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