This is reported by a usually well-informed South Korean portal. the electricwhich specifies that 46100 round cells are a new 46 series cylindrical battery cell format that LG Energy Solution has not yet introduced. According to the portal, the company is expected to begin installing production lines next year and begin delivering the batteries from 2028.
the electric Citing industry experts for this news, he notes that there are plans to establish a first production line for 46,100 battery cells at LG Energy Solution’s Polish plant in Wrocław, with Mercedes-Benz as a customer. Additionally, LGES would be considering investing in module assembly, where cells will be combined into modules. However, this information has not been officially confirmed.
For context: 46 series battery cells, particularly the 4680 round cells (with a height of 80 mm), are primarily used by several automakers, most notably Tesla. Formats such as the 4695 and 46120 (with heights of 95 mm and 120 mm, respectively) are also available, but are less common. However, LGES is one of the suppliers with a large portfolio of 46 series cells. Late last year, the South Korean company began producing 4695 cells at its Ochang plant, and by the end of this year, previous reports indicated that production of “various 46 series cylindrical cells, ranging from 4680 to 46120 cells” would begin at the US plant in Arizona. However, until now it was unknown that LGES was also preparing a version with a height of 100 millimeters.
the electric It also reports that LG Energy Solution is preparing a facility for the new 46100 cell type in Ochang to adapt it to the specifications of the planned mass production line in Poland. It is not surprising that Mercedes-Benz becomes the main customer. Since October 2024, the two companies have already signed four long-term supply agreements. However, the partnership is not exclusive: In April, the Stuttgart automaker also signed its first long-term supply contract for electric vehicle batteries with Samsung SDI. In addition, CATL is part of the supplier network. Previously, the company also sourced battery cells from SK On and Farasis.
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