Audi announces development of new EV battery with 500km range
Audi has confirmed a collaboration with South Korean tech giants LG and Samsung to develop new traction batteries for use in a new purely electric SUV model.
“Together with our South Korean development partners, we are bringing production of the latest battery‑cell technology to the EU and strengthening European industry with this key technology,” stated Dr. Bernd Martens, Member of the Board of Management of Audi AG for Procurement.
In a statement issued by Audi AG from Germany, it was stated that both LG and Samsung will be supplying the newly-developed battery to the Ingolstadt-based car maker from their respective European plants. Audi claims a possible cruising range of 500km for the new model that will be powered by this new battery.
“We will optimally integrate the innovative cell modules developed with LG Chem and Samsung SDI into our vehicle architecture, thus achieving an attractive overall package of sportiness and range,” said Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management of Audi AG for Development.
