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BMW adds Samsung SDI in Europe and LG Energy Solution in the US as Gen6 battery cell suppliers
BMW is widening its global battery supply network by naming Samsung SDI for Europe and LG Energy Solution for the United States as suppliers of cells for its sixth-generation (Gen6) high-voltage batteries. Supply will come from the manufacturers' existing regional production facilities from the late 2020s, in line with BMW's "local for local" sourcing approach. In Europe, BMW will source cells from CATL, EVE Energy and Samsung SDI, with the aim of reducing dependence on any single supplier.
Why it matters
A multi-supplier, regionally sourced battery base for BMW's next vehicle generation points to steadier EV volumes in Europe and the US from the late 2020s, which supports long-term charging demand planning. Cell choice also influences charging performance, so CPOs and procurement teams may want to track how Gen6 vehicles shape future power level requirements.