Who are the suppliers for Ford EV?
Ford’s electric-vehicle program relies on a targeted set of battery partners—most notably the BlueOval SK joint venture with SK On and LG Energy Solution—alongside a broad network of suppliers for motors, power electronics, charging tech, and semiconductors. These relationships are crucial as Ford scales its BEV lineup across regions.
Ford has positioned its EV supply chain around two core battery strategies while building out a diverse ecosystem of suppliers for propulsion, electronics, and control systems. The following sections detail the primary players and their roles in Ford’s electric-vehicle production.
Battery partners and the BlueOval SK venture
Battery-cell strategy and key players
The section below identifies the principal battery suppliers and the nature of Ford's partnership to secure cells for current and future EVs.
- BlueOval SK (Ford + SK On): A U.S.-based joint venture created to produce lithium-ion battery cells for Ford’s EVs, with scale-up plans to support Ford’s North American production footprint.
- LG Energy Solution (LGES): A longtime cell supplier for several Ford BEV models, providing cells and modules for specific variants and generations.
These battery arrangements form the core of Ford's near-term BEV strategy, with BlueOval SK aimed at expanding domestic cell output as Ford grows its lineup.
Other critical components and collaborators
EV powertrains, electronics, and semiconductor partners
Beyond batteries, Ford relies on an extended and evolving network of suppliers for motors, power electronics, charging interfaces, and the semiconductors that run vehicle systems. The following partners have been publicly associated with Ford’s EV programs or noted by industry observers as part of Ford’s broader supplier ecosystem.
- Magna International: A major supplier for EV propulsion components and e-drive systems used across various Ford platforms, contributing to electric motors and integrated drive modules.
- Continental and Bosch: Suppliers of EV-related electronics, braking systems, steering components, and other modules that support electric powertrains and vehicle control systems.
- NXP Semiconductors, Infineon, Renesas: Key providers of semiconductors and microcontrollers used in Ford’s EV control units, connectivity, and driver-assistance systems.
- Other ecosystem partners: Ford’s BEV programs also involve additional electronics and software firms responsible for battery management, charging interfaces, telematics, and ADAS software integration.
The exact mix of suppliers can evolve as Ford expands its BEV portfolio, adds new platforms, and localizes more production. Ford continues to emphasize a diversified battery strategy for resilience while maintaining a broad supplier network for the rest of the EV stack.
Notes on transparency and future diversification
Public disclosures about exact supplier compositions are sometimes limited, and many contracts are cross-sourced through tiered supplier networks. Ford has clearly highlighted its BlueOval SK partnership and LGES relationships for batteries, while the broader roster for motors, electronics, and semiconductors includes several major global suppliers. As Ford scales up BEV production, additional collaborations and diversification are likely to emerge to optimize cost, performance, and regional manufacturing.
Summary
Ford's EV supply chain centers on two primary battery streams—BlueOval SK (Ford and SK On) and LG Energy Solution—supplemented by a wide array of partners for motors, power electronics, charging, and semiconductors, including Magna International, Continental, Bosch, NXP, Infineon, and Renesas. As Ford expands its electric lineup, expect continued diversification to meet higher production volumes, regional localization, and evolving battery technology.
