Samsung SDI plans on building the first LFP EV battery facility in South Korea
21 August 2023, 10:11:06
Business Korea reports that according to its industry and government sources, Samsung SDI and the Ulsan city officials are in talks regarding the expansion of the company's Ulsan plant with an LFP battery production line. If these talks lead to actual construction, this will be the first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production facility in South Korea. This type of battery is less efficient than the NMC one but is more affordable and with the increased introduction of entry-level and mid-range EVs, the demand for LFP cells will increase over time. Samsung SDI's plans in the LFP field are part of South Korea's big three in the EV battery market to compete with the Chinese players. SK On showcased an LFP EV battery prototype in March. So far, LG Energy Solution plans to mass-produce LFP cells for energy storage solutions.SourceRelated news
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Specifications of some of the most interesting and anticipated EVs.
2027 Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.1 in / 4803 mm
Width: 75.1 in / 1908 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
Curb weight: 5302.12 lb / 2405 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 117 kWh
2027 Volvo EX60 P10 AWD Electric
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.1 in / 4803 mm
Width: 75.1 in / 1908 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
Curb weight: 5180.86 lb / 2350 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 95 kWh
2027 Volvo EX60 P6 Electric RWD
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.1 in / 4803 mm
Width: 75.1 in / 1908 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
Curb weight: 4828.12 lb / 2190 kg
Electric motor: 275 kW, 480 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 83 kWh
2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5687.93 lb / 2580 kg
Electric motor #1: 360 kW, 650 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V
2026 BMW iX M70 xDrive US
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5687.93 lb / 2580 kg
Electric motor #1: 360 kW, 650 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V
2026 BMW iX xDrive60
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5522.58 lb / 2505 kg
Electric motor #1: 230 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 US
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5522.58 lb / 2505 kg
Electric motor #1: 230 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 369 V
2026 BMW iX xDrive45
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5401.33 lb / 2450 kg
Electric motor #1: 200 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 100.6 kWh, Voltage: 332.1 V
2026 BMW iX xDrive45 US
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 195.5 in / 4965 mm
Width: 77.6 in / 1970 mm
Height: 66.7 in / 1695 mm
Curb weight: 5401.33 lb / 2450 kg
Electric motor #1: 200 kW, 400 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 190 kW, 365 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Battery: 100.6 kWh, Voltage: 332.1 V
2026 BMW i4 xDrive40
Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 188.3 in / 4783 mm
Width: 72.9 in / 1852 mm
Height: 57.0 in / 1448 mm
Curb weight: 5022.13 lb / 2278 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Voltage: 398.5 V
2026 BMW i4 M60
Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 188.3 in / 4783 mm
Width: 72.9 in / 1852 mm
Height: 57.0 in / 1448 mm
Curb weight: 5028.74 lb / 2281 kg
Electric motor #1: 242 kW @ 8000 - 17000 rpm, 365 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 200 kW @ 8000 - 17000 rpm, 430 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Front
Voltage: 398.5 V
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40
Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 188.3 in / 4783 mm
Width: 72.9 in / 1852 mm
Height: 57.0 in / 1448 mm
Curb weight: 4713.48 lb / 2138 kg
Electric motor: 250 kW @ 8000 - 17000 rpm, 430 Nm @ 0 - 5000 rpm, Location: Rear
Voltage: 398.5 V
2026 Porsche Macan GTS
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.2 in / 4805 mm
Width: 76.9 in / 1952 mm
Height: 63.5 in / 1613 mm
Curb weight: 5280.07 lb / 2395 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 800 V
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 188.3 in / 4784 mm
Width: 76.3 in / 1938 mm
Height: 63.8 in / 1621 mm
Curb weight: 5302.12 lb / 2405 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 800 V
2026 Porsche Macan 4S
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 188.3 in / 4784 mm
Width: 76.3 in / 1938 mm
Height: 63.8 in / 1621 mm
Curb weight: 5169.84 lb / 2345 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 800 V
2026 Cadillac Optiq
Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.8 in / 4820 mm
Height: 64.7 in / 1644 mm
Curb weight: 5238.18 lb / 2376 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 75 kWh
2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor
Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 190.7 in / 4845 mm
Width: 79.1 in / 2008 mm
Height: 60.4 in / 1534 mm
Curb weight: 5191.89 lb / 2355 kg
Electric motor #1: 200 kW, 343 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 200 kW, 343 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 400 V
2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor
Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 190.7 in / 4845 mm
Width: 79.1 in / 2008 mm
Height: 60.4 in / 1534 mm
Curb weight: 5191.89 lb / 2355 kg
Electric motor #1: 200 kW, 343 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 200 kW, 343 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 100 kWh, Voltage: 400 V