Overview
- The companies will co-develop battery pack systems tailored to Samsung SDI’s 46‑series cylindrical cells for future KGM electric vehicles.
- Battery packs from the collaboration are expected to be installed in upcoming KGM models, including large SUVs.
- Samsung SDI highlights high‑nickel NCA cathodes, a silicon‑carbon anode and a tabless design that target higher energy density, faster charging and longer life.
- Industry observers say the tie-up helps KGM diversify away from China-based suppliers and beyond LFP‑only platforms for higher‑performance models.
- Samsung SDI frames the move within a two‑track strategy that keeps prismatic batteries central while scaling 46‑series output after beginning cylindrical mass production for micromobility in March, with financial terms and a development timeline undisclosed.