BMW diversifies battery supplier network – Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution join for Europe and US

BMW Group is expanding its battery supply network, bringing Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution on board as additional suppliers of next-generation battery cells. The move is part of the group's wider push to strengthen local production and supply chain resilience in Europe and the US.

As the automotive industry moves towards electrification, high-voltage batteries remain a key factor in determining an electric vehicle's range and charging performance. BMW is therefore continuing its "Local for Local" principle, sourcing key components closer to the markets where its vehicles are built.

Alongside existing partners CATL and EVE Energy, BMW has now added Samsung SDI for the European market and LG Energy Solution for the US market. The two suppliers will provide sixth-generation (Gen6) high-voltage battery cells from their local production facilities from the late 2020s.

Nicolai Martin, BMW Group's Board Member responsible for Procurement and Supplier Network, said, "Diversifying procurement is an integral part of the BMW Group's purchasing strategy. We aim to ensure our products' global competitiveness and to be successful in different markets."

"To achieve this, we operate as locally as possible in our value chains, leveraging the potential of our global procurement markets. Through our battery cell partnerships, we are actively strengthening value creation in Europe and the US."

BMW operates more than 30 production sites worldwide across its four brands: BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad.

To reduce transport distances and make its supply chain more resilient, BMW has established five new Gen6 high-voltage battery assembly plants alongside vehicle production sites in Germany, Hungary, China, the US and Mexico.

BMW's battery facilities in Bavaria, Germany, also play a key role in its wider electrification strategy. These include the Battery Cell Competence Centre (BCCC), the Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) and the Cell Recycling Competence Centre (CRCC), which uses innovative direct recycling technology.

Together, they cover the development of new battery technologies, validation of manufacturing processes for large-scale production and the recovery of valuable raw materials.

With its long-term sustainability strategy and solid financial performance, BMW is continuing to build out its global electrification and supply chain network. The group delivered 2.46 million passenger cars worldwide in 2025.