Mercedes purchases battery cells from Samsung SDI

Mercedes-Benz has signed a multi-year agreement with Samsung SDI to supply battery cells for its future compact and mid-sized electric SUVs and coupé models. The partnership includes joint development of next-generation battery technology.
Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Samsung SDI to supply battery cells for its future electric vehicles. The battery cells will be used in Mercedes-Benz's MMA platform models from 2028 onwards, including compact and mid-sized SUVs and coupé variants. The agreement is a multi-year deal, but details on the scope have not been disclosed. The battery cells will be high-nickel NMC type, offering extended driving range and high power. The two companies will also jointly develop next-generation battery technology. The partnership was formalized in a ceremony in Seoul attended by Mercedes-CEO Ola Källenius and Samsung SDI CEO Joo Sun Choi.
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