BMW has announced new battery‑cell supply agreements, tapping Samsung SDI for its European factories and LG Energy Solution for its U.S. plants. The moves are part of a broader effort by Western car makers to diversify their supply chains and lessen dependence on Chinese manufacturers. By securing multiple Asian partners, BMW aims to strengthen its electric‑vehicle production capacity across key markets.
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.
