EV Technology News Today: Mercedes-Benz’s Samsung SDI Deal Leads a Battery and Charging Roundup
Samsung SDI has landed its first battery supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz, marking a notable move for the South Korean manufacturer as it teams up with the German luxury automaker. On Monday, Samsung SDI confirmed the batteries will feature high-nickel NCM chemistry—nickel, cobalt, manganese—targeting Mercedes’ upcoming electric vehicle lineup. The company declined to reveal the value of the deal, according to Reuters. This deal comes into focus as the EV race shifts from just brand appeal to the guts of the car—think battery range, charge times, cost curves, and locking in materials. In Europe, battery-electric vehicle registrations jumped 29.4% in the first quarter, data from E-Mobility Europe and New Automotive show. “Oil dependence has become a real vulnerability,” Chris Heron, secretary