LG Energy Solution announced on the 10th that it will exclusively supply cylindrical batteries to the U.S. solar electric vehicle startup Aptera Motors.
LG Energy Solution signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aptera Motors and domestic battery pack manufacturer CTNS on the 8th (local time) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the world's largest electronics and information technology exhibition held in Las Vegas, United States.
The company will supply Aptera Motors with cylindrical batteries of the 2170 specification (21 mm in diameter, 70 mm in height) with a scale of 4.4 GWh over seven years starting this year through this agreement.
The solar electric vehicle 'Aptera' developed by Aptera Motors is a new form of mobility that maximizes driving distance by applying both solar panels and battery packs simultaneously. It successfully completed test drives last year and has received over 50,000 pre-orders, with plans to enter the U.S. market starting this year.
According to Aptera Motors, this vehicle can drive 643 km on a single charge. It can also travel 64 km in a day using only solar power, making it highly practical for urban commuting. Additionally, its future-oriented design, which minimizes air resistance, has made it a representative vehicle of next-generation mobility and has appeared in famous American science fiction films.
Chris Anthony, co-CEO of Aptera Motors, noted, "This agreement is an important milestone in launching a solar electric vehicle that meets the reliability and performance expected by customers," adding, "I am pleased to work with LG Energy Solution and CTNS, which have outstanding expertise, for a sustainable transportation future."