rperez817 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 To have a chance competing with Tesla, some incumbent automakers will no longer outsource battery packs and software for their upcoming BEV, and bring that stuff in-house. Here is what Volvo Cars is doing. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a31145683/volvo-electric-car-follows-tesla-battery-production/ "Tesla's claims to superior range is one reason its cars are a popular choice for many looking to make the switch. Volvo wants to re-create that phenomenon. Like everyone else in the market, it's behind the house that Elon built. But it's laying a good foundation as it makes its way into the neighborhood." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlhm5 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 IMO, if you do not build your own, you will be dependent on a supply chain that you do not control. MB had to delay their EV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Chinese car company making Chinese batteries. Ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, J-150 said: Chinese car company making Chinese batteries. Battery packs for Volvo cars in China get CATL cells, all other markets use LG Chem cells. Volvo's in-house battery lab is in Sweden. Edited March 1, 2020 by rperez817 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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