Core Insights - LG Energy has signed a contract with Mercedes-Benz Group for battery supply worth 2.06 trillion KRW (approximately 9.89 billion RMB), which represents 8% of LG Energy's total sales last year [1][3] Group 1: Contract Details - The contract stipulates that LG Energy will supply batteries to Mercedes-Benz's North American and European factories from March 2028 to June 2035, primarily for mid-range electric vehicles [3] - LG Energy previously signed contracts to supply 50.5 GWh of batteries to Mercedes-Benz in October last year, and additional contracts for 75 GWh and 32 GWh in September this year [3] Group 2: Market Position and Competition - LG Energy's main clients include Tesla and General Motors, and the company is currently building battery factories in the U.S. and Europe [3] - According to SNE Research, LG Energy ranked third in global battery installation volume with 79.7 GWh and a market share of 9.8% for the first three quarters of 2025, while CATL and BYD led with 36.6% and 17.9% market shares, respectively [3] - However, LG Energy's year-on-year growth rate of 14.7% in installation volume for the first three quarters is the lowest among the top ten battery manufacturers, only surpassing Samsung SDI, while six Chinese battery companies exceeded 30% growth [4]
面向欧美，LG能源与奔驰签署近百亿电池供应合同
Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-12-09 07:58