The BMW Group is expanding its regional battery supply network, adding Samsung SDI as a supplier in Europe and LG Energy Solution in the United States for its sixth generation (Gen6) high-voltage batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two South Korean battery makers will supply the German automaker from their existing production facilities in the respective regions from the late 2020s, BMW said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move is part of BMW\u2019s \u201clocal for local\u201d sourcing strategy, which aims to bring suppliers closer to vehicle production sites, reduce transportation distances and strengthen supply chain security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery cells are a key component of electric vehicles, influencing driving range and charging performance. BMW said it would combine regional sourcing with a diversified global supplier network to improve supply chain resilience and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The expanded partnerships are also expected to support local value creation in Europe and the United States, as the automaker seeks to strengthen its regional production footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDiversifying procurement is an integral part of the BMW Group\u2019s purchasing strategy,\u201d said Nicolai Martin, BMW\u2019s board member responsible for purchasing and supplier network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company aims to operate as locally as possible across its value chains while drawing on global procurement markets to maintain competitiveness across different regions, Martin said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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