450亿动力电池大单告吹“背后”

Core Viewpoint - LG Energy Solution has received a termination notice from Ford regarding a battery supply order worth 9.6 trillion KRW (approximately 45.84 billion RMB), primarily due to changes in market conditions and electric vehicle demand forecasts [3][4]. Group 1: Order Termination Details - The terminated order was originally planned to start supplying in 2027 and is valued at approximately 54.5% of LG Energy Solution's total revenue for the first three quarters of this year, which is about 17.6 trillion KRW [3][4]. - The canceled order represents about 30% of LG Energy Solution's projected total revenue of 25.6 trillion KRW for 2024 [3][4]. - The contract termination affects a 75GWh order, while a separate 34GWh contract remains active [9]. Group 2: Ford's Strategic Adjustments - Ford announced a strategic shift, planning to write down approximately $19.5 billion in assets due to restructuring its electric vehicle business, which includes halting production of several electric vehicle models [10]. - The decision to cancel certain electric vehicle models is attributed to changes in U.S. policies, which have diminished the competitiveness of electric vehicles in the market [11][12]. - Ford's electric vehicle sales in November dropped by 42.6% year-on-year, reflecting a broader decline in the U.S. electric vehicle market [12][13]. Group 3: Focus on Energy Storage - Ford is reallocating investments from unprofitable electric vehicle projects to more lucrative areas, particularly energy storage [15]. - The company plans to invest approximately $2 billion over the next two years to expand its energy storage business, targeting a production capacity of 20GWh by 2027 [18]. - Ford aims to produce lithium iron phosphate batteries and energy storage systems, leveraging its existing manufacturing facilities [19]. Group 4: Industry Trends - Other automakers, such as Tesla and General Motors, are also expanding their energy storage offerings, indicating a shift in focus within the automotive industry towards energy solutions [20][21]. - The automotive sector is increasingly recognizing the importance of energy storage as a significant growth area, especially in light of rising electricity demands in the U.S. and Europe [22].