Who is the battery supplier for Ford?
Primary battery suppliers
- BlueOval SK: A joint venture between Ford and SK On created to manufacture lithium‑ion battery cells in the United States. The arrangement is designed to supply Ford’s U.S.-built electric vehicles, with production facilities announced in conjunction with Ford's broader EV-production ambitions.
- LG Energy Solution (LGES): A longstanding supplier to Ford, providing battery cells and related modules for several Ford models, including early and ongoing variants of the Mustang Mach-E and other EV programs. LGES’s involvement complements the U.S.‑based production by ensuring regional and global cell supply alongside Ford’s BlueOval SK plans.
Regional strategy and future outlook
- The BlueOval SK venture is central to Ford’s U.S. battery strategy, aiming to produce cells and modules at U.S. facilities to power Ford’s popular EVs in North America.
- LG Energy Solution supports Ford’s global rollout by supplying cells to multiple models and regions, helping to diversify risk and ensure continuity across product families.
Implications for customers and policy
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