Tesla Finalizes $4.3B LFP Battery Deal with LG Energy Solution in Michigan

Tesla and LG Energy Solution have finalized a $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply contract. The agreement will see LG produce LFP prismatic cells at its Lansing, Michigan factory for Tesla's next-generation Megapack 3 energy storage systems. This deal aims to reduce Tesla's dependency on Chinese battery suppliers.

The highly anticipated deal between Tesla and LG Energy Solution has been confirmed by the US government. The $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply contract will see LG Energy produce prismatic cells at its newly established factory in Lansing, Michigan, which is set to begin production in 2027. The LFP batteries will supply Tesla's Megapack 3 energy storage systems, reducing China's dependence on electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla.

According to Electrek, the three-year agreement between the companies represents the largest battery deal in history, providing a significant shot in the arm for the US battery sector. The deal also cements LG Energy Solution's position as a leading manufacturer of LFP batteries.

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