Samsung SDI Unveils New Battery Lineup Including 'Primax' at Jeju Electric Vehicle Expo

Introducing the Reader Brand 'PrimeX' and the 2024 Mass Production Target 'Zen6'

A bird's-eye view of Samsung SDI's booth at the 9th International Electric Vehicle Expo. (Photo by Samsung SDI)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Samsung SDI announced on the 2nd that it will participate in the '9th International Electric Vehicle Expo (IEVE)' and showcase various mobility products equipped with its batteries. The company will present products related to its battery brand 'PRiMX' and the next-generation battery Gen.6 lineup.

Samsung SDI will participate in the expo held for four days from the 3rd to the 6th at the Jeju Convention Center, setting up a booth and exhibiting the BMW iX equipped with its Gen.5 battery. This vehicle is equipped with Samsung SDI's Gen.5 battery. The driving range on a single charge reaches 630 km (based on European WLTP standards). The time to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h, known as 'zero to sixty,' is 4.6 seconds. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience features such as zero to sixty acceleration.

In addition to the BMW iX, Samsung SDI will showcase PRiMX-related products unveiled at 'InterBattery 2022' held in March, as well as the Gen.6 battery currently under development. The Gen.6 battery, targeted for mass production in 2024, increases nickel content to 91%, raising energy density by more than 10% compared to the currently mass-produced Gen.5. It is also being developed to enhance fast-charging performance through improvements in anode materials and manufacturing processes.

Furthermore, the expo will display South Korea's first electric ATV (four-wheeled motorcycle) and electric scooters equipped with Samsung SDI's cylindrical batteries, as well as swappable battery packs and charging stations. Michael Son, Vice President and Head of Strategic Marketing Team at Samsung SDI's Medium and Large Battery Business Division, said, "This exhibition will be an opportunity to explore Samsung SDI's technological capabilities and vision."

At the expo opening ceremony, Samsung SDI Vice Chairman Younghyun Jeon will receive the World Electric Vehicle Council Award in recognition of his contributions to the development of the electric vehicle industry. Jang Raehyuk, Vice President and Head of Development at the Medium and Large Battery Business Division, will deliver the keynote speech at the opening ceremony. Vice President Jang will introduce the concept of ultra-fast charging for electric vehicles, constraints and solutions related to automotive and battery levels, pricing issues, and environmental concerns under the theme 'Barriers and Activation Devices for Ultra-Fast Charging of Electric Vehicles.'

About 200 companies related to e-mobility and energy, including Samsung SDI, will participate in the expo, which marks its 9th edition this year. Samsung SDI is the only battery company participating.

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