BMW is expanding its battery‑cell supply chain by bringing Samsung SDI on board for its European factories while adding LG Energy Solution for its U.S. plants. The move reflects a broader effort by Western car makers to diversify sources and lessen dependence on Chinese suppliers. By tapping two major Asian battery producers, BMW aims to secure a more resilient supply of cells for its growing electric‑vehicle lineup.
BMW is adding Samsung SDI for European plants and LG Energy Solution for U.S. plants as battery-cell suppliers, part of a push by Western automakers to reduce reliance on China.
