Let's cut to the chase - when LGES battery engineers cracked the code on 4680 cylindrical cells, Tesla's Cybertruck production team probably did a victory dance. Starting December 2024, LG Energy Solution will mass-produce these energy-dense powerhouses, packing 30% more capacity than traditional cells. But here's the kicker: this isn't just about electric pickups. These cells will also fuel Tesla's 2025 Model Y Juniper, proving that good things really do come in cylindrical package
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Let's cut to the chase - when LGES battery engineers cracked the code on 4680 cylindrical cells, Tesla's Cybertruck production team probably did a victory dance. Starting December 2024, LG Energy Solution will mass-produce these energy-dense powerhouses, packing 30% more capacity than traditional cells. But here's the kicker: this isn't just about electric pickups. These cells will also fuel Tesla's 2025 Model Y Juniper, proving that good things really do come in cylindrical packages.
While everyone's watching the Tesla-LGES tango, a quieter revolution is brewing in Indonesia. LGES just acquired 20% of Lithium Ark's operations through a $15.97 million investment - a move that's like buying a golden ticket to the nickel mine. This partnership ensures:
Meanwhile in Michigan, LGES and Honda are building a $3.4 billion battery fortress that'll churn out enough cells to power 500,000 EVs annually. Talk about putting all your electrons in one basket!
Here's where it gets spicy. Thanks to IRA tax credits, LGES's Michigan-made batteries could drop to $76.8/kWh by 2029 - cheaper than a Beijing breakfast. But the real magic happens in Nanjing, where upgraded 2170 cells now pack 5,300mAh (that's 6% more juice) for Model Y vehicles. Pro tip: next time you see a German Model Y, know its battery took a 9,000km journey from China!
| Location | Specialty | 2025 Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Nanjing, China | 2170 NCM Cells | 40GWh |
| Michigan, USA | Ultium Platform | 34GWh |
| Jakarta, Indonesia | LFP Materials | 28GWh-equivalent |
While battery chemistry gets all the headlines, LGES's new 6C charging systems are the unsung heroes. Their latest creation slurps electrons faster than a college student chugging energy drinks - 10.5 minutes for 10-80% charge. The secret sauce? Five-layer armor protection that makes bank vaults look flimsy.
BMW's jumping on this bandwagon too, with LGES's 46mm cells boosting energy density by 20% in their Neue Klasse EVs. It's like upgrading from bicycle pedals to jet engines!
Here's a fun fact: LGES's smart factories now produce 200 cells per minute while scanning each one with X-rays tighter than TSA agents. Their quality control includes:
This isn't just manufacturing - it's battery origami at industrial scale. And with $70 million invested in AI-driven R&D last quarter alone, LGES is essentially training batteries to outthink college graduates.
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