Though pouch and prismatic battery types are most common among EV makers, automakers like BMW, GM, and Stellantis are increasingly adopting the 4680 cylindrical battery due to its advantages.
Nearly all major battery manufacturers, including Korean companies LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDI, are striving for large-scale production. However, none have succeeded yet, with the main challenge being the technology needed for mass production.
Earlier this year, LG Energy CEO Kim Dong-myung announced that the company plans to start mass production of the larger cylindrical cells used by Tesla Inc. as early as August.
Another LG Energy official highlighted that achieving mass production of the 4680 battery could be a game-changer. As the world’s third-largest battery maker, LG Energy views the 4680 battery as a significant tool for shifting market dynamics, behind China’s CATL and BYD Co.
“The 4680 battery is a weapon with which you can change the market dynamics,” the official stated.
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