Chosun – Porsche Switches to Korean Batteries for South Korean Electric Vehicles
Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution batteries to power Macan, Cayenne, and Taycan models, reflecting local consumer preferences and performance focus
German premium car brand Porsche has decided to use only Korean batteries in all electric vehicles sold in South Korea starting this year. Previously, the compact electric SUV ‘Macan Electric’ was equipped with Chinese CATL batteries, but from the 2026 model year, vehicles with Samsung SDI batteries will be sold. The Cayenne Electric, a midsize SUV set to be released this year , and the Taycan, an all-electric model currently on sale, will feature batteries from LG Energy Solution. This marks a strategy to target the South Korean market exclusively with Korean batteries.
Accelerating its shift to electric vehicles, Porsche is prioritizing battery technology and management to enhance competitiveness. The brand emphasizes maintaining its philosophy of electric vehicles as sports cars for everyday use, just like internal combustion engine models. This is because battery performance is critical to an electric vehicle’s capabilities. High-density batteries with high output are essential, so Porsche primarily uses ternary (NCM·nickel cobalt manganese) series batteries. The battery replacement for South Korean electric vehicles was also influenced by market conditions and environmental factors in the sales region. In particular, it is known that South Korean consumers carefully check even the battery manufacturer when purchasing electric vehicles.
Batteries are also central to Porsche’s strategy in the development process of electric vehicles. The Cayenne Electric, which began customer deliveries in global markets in the second half of this year, exemplifies this. While developing this vehicle, Porsche directly engaged in the development and production of electric vehicle modules for the first time. Collaborating with LG Energy Solution, which supplies battery cells, the company began internalizing battery technology. This underscores the growing importance of batteries. As a result of this strategy, the Cayenne Electric’s top-tier ‘Turbo’ model achieves a maximum output of 850 kW (approximately 1,156 horsepower), the most powerful in Porsche’s history. It takes just 2.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.
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