Mercedes-Benz Secures Multi-Year EV Battery Supply Deal with Samsung SDI

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Samsung SDI will supply batteries to Mercedes-Benz for electric cars, in an agreement that marks a key step in the German manufacturer’s global electrification strategy. The multi-year contract will allow for the integration of high-performance batteries into new generation electric models. This alliance reinforces the role of Samsung SDI as one of the main players in the global battery market, while consolidating Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to i…

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The agreement concerns batteries of the NCM type (for nickel, cobalt, manganese) with a high concentration in nickel. In theory, this chemistry offers a better energy density than the LFP batteries we find in most electric cars today, which should result in more generous autonomys. But "in theory" deserves to be emphasized: between the advertisements and the actual performance under daily conditions, the gap is rarely negligible. It will be nece…