Edison Motors Signs Battery Cell Supply Contract for Electric Buses with LG Energy Solution

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Edison Motors announced on the 8th that it has signed a battery cell supply contract with LG Energy Solution.

Edison Motors explained that the battery cells supplied by LG Energy Solution are products specialized for electric buses, with approximately 20% higher capacity compared to existing products, and improved performance and safety.

Edison Motors plans to enhance the driving performance and quality stability of electric buses by equipping battery packs using the supplied battery cells with a battery management system (BMS) developed by its affiliate Edison Tech.

The battery packs will be first applied to the direct-seat electric bus "Smart 110E," and will gradually expand to various models including the large low-floor electric bus "Smart 110" and the 1-ton electric truck "Smart T1."

Edison Motors developed the country's first direct-seat electric bus "Smart 110E" based on the latest vehicle design technology and accumulated parts development technology. The battery pack equipped with LG Energy Solution battery cells completed certification in September. The battery capacity is 347 kWh, and the single-charge driving range reaches 475 km.

Additionally, LG Energy Solution provides top-level warranty services for Edison Motors electric buses equipped with its battery cells. According to the supply contract, LG Energy Solution will supply pouch-type battery cells produced at its Ochang plant from next year through 2026.

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