Samsung SDI Likely To Secure Major Battery Supply Deal With Mercedes-Benz
Recently, Samsung SDI has been engaged in final-stage negotiations with Mercedes-Benz regarding a cooperation for the supply of prismatic batteries for electric vehicles. The core content of the cooperation is that Samsung SDI will supply prismatic batteries for new electric vehicle models to be launched by Mercedes-Benz in 2028. To ensure supply stability and cost control, both parties are exploring the establishment of a production base or dedicated production line exclusively for Mercedes-Benz in Europe. Potential candidate locations for the new factory include Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Industry insiders have revealed that the overall scale of this supply project is relatively large, with the battery supply expected to reach tens of GWh.