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Jul 30, 2025 · SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) has signed a $4.3 billion contract to supply Tesla with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for
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Mar 7, 2024 · However, the market growth is hampered by the high-cost criteria for the safety and health of the lithium iron phosphate batteries market and the product''s inability to prevent fog
(Yonhap) Korean battery makers are nearing the launch of cost-effective lithium iron phosphate batteries — a market long dominated by China — as part of their strategy to navigate a downturn in electric vehicle demand.
Intensifying competition and slowing demand for battery-electric vehicles are pressuring carmakers to lower manufacturing costs. The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology is emerging as a key step in cost control, with almost all major global automakers looking to integrate the battery chemistry into their product portfolios.
The deal is LGES' first large-scale supply deal for LFP batteries and could indicate that South Korean battery companies are a suitable alternative to their Chinese counterparts for LFP batteries. LGES claims that it will offer a competitive price for its LFP batteries.
Pushed by new market dynamics, South Korean battery-makers, known for their expertise in nickel-based lithium batteries, are accelerating the development of LFP technology. This is also fueled by the expiry of core LFP patents in 2022, allowing LFP battery production outside of mainland China.
This vendor diversification strategy is expected to create opportunities for South Korean battery companies such as LG Energy Solution (LGES), SK On and Samsung SDI to increase their stake in the LFP market.
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