Core Viewpoint - Korean battery companies are expanding their presence in the U.S. electric vehicle market, with SK On being selected as a battery supplier for the startup Slate, backed by Jeff Bezos [1][2][3]. Group 1: SK On and Slate Partnership - SK On will supply 20 GWh of batteries to Slate from 2026 to 2031, with a potential for increased supply as production scales up [2]. - The estimated value of the contract is approximately 4 trillion KRW (about 202.8 billion RMB), sufficient to power around 300,000 mid-sized electric vehicles [2]. Group 2: Slate's Background and Product Offering - Slate Auto, based in Michigan, aims to produce an electric pickup truck priced under $20,000 (approximately 146,000 RMB) and plans to start production next year [4]. - The company is developing an affordable two-seat electric pickup inspired by classic models like the Ford Model T and Volkswagen Beetle [4]. - Slate's vehicle can transform into a five-seat SUV and offers customization options with various accessories [5]. Group 3: U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Dynamics - The U.S. electric vehicle market is seeing a surge in startups like Slate, but Tesla remains the only company with significant market share [6]. - American electric vehicle companies heavily rely on battery supplies from South Korea and Japan due to the underdeveloped local battery industry [6][8]. Group 4: Competition and Market Share - Korean battery manufacturers, including LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI, are also securing contracts with U.S. startups, indicating a trend of collaboration [8]. - In early 2025, global electric vehicle battery installations reached 129.9 GWh, with Chinese companies holding a 67.5% market share, while Korean companies' market share declined to 21.6% [11][12]. Group 5: Strategic Shifts in Korean Battery Companies - Korean battery firms are adapting by increasing their procurement from Chinese suppliers and shifting their focus to lithium iron phosphate batteries and different battery formats [12][13]. - The long-term outlook suggests that China will maintain its leadership in the global lithium battery industry, driving energy transition worldwide [14].

从产能来看，日本松下和韩国三大电池企业在美均有产能输出，本土化生产较为领先；从市场 开拓来看，这些企业正陆续"拿下"美国造车新势力以及老牌车企。 比如松下，1月7日宣布与美国新兴电动汽车制造商Lucid Group达成合作，将为其两款新型多 功能运动型车（SUV）供应电池。此前，松下已从2023年开始为Lucid的其他电动汽车供应电 池。 相比中国企业，日韩电池厂在美国市场的布局要顺利的多。数据显示，目前，日韩电池企业占 据美国动力电池市场份额高达70%以上。 韩国企业也不示弱，其中以LG新能源最为典型。近日，LG新能源宣布与美国电动汽车初创公 司Aptera Motors Corp．签署了一份为期七年的电池供应协议。 该协议涉及LG新能源、Aptera、以及CTNS三方，其中CTNS是韩国电池组制造商。 LG新能源 将在2025年至2031年期间向Aptera提供总计4.4 GWh的圆柱形电池 ，这些电池将由CTNS负责 组装成电池组。 据LG新能源介绍，这些圆柱电池将安装在Aptera的太阳能电动汽车Aptera上。Aptera是一款双 座三轮太阳能电动汽车，一次充电可行驶643公里，有望成为首选的通勤车 ...