Faraday Future and LG Chem announce EV battery deal

Faraday Future has announced a new deal with LG Chem to supply high-density lithium-ion batteries to be used in electric vehicles.

The companies have said that the partnership represents a joint commitment to the development of EV battery technology, with the aim of creating the ‘world’s highest energy density for a production automotive battery’.

The cells will be incorporated into Faraday Future’s Variable Platform Architecture (VPA).

Tom Wessner, VP of global supply chain, Faraday Future, said: “LG Chem worked closely with Faraday Future to develop a tailored cell chemistry to optimise the range and safety of our mass production battery hardware. At FF, we are working with world-class suppliers to advance our technological innovations, and we look forward to our relationship with LG Chem as we push towards our vision of future mobility.”

UB Lee, the president of LG Chem, said: “As a leading supplier of automotive cells and batteries, we are proud to work alongside Faraday Future as we work together to create the next generation of electric vehicles. Our progress so far represents a major step forward in battery technology, and we look forward to growing our partnership and co-developing hardware into the future.”

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