Renault EV Unit Ampere Says Battery Tech to Cut Costs by 20% From 2026
By David Sachs
Renault's electric-car subsidiary, Ampere, aims to cut the costs of batteries 20% from 2026 with a more streamlined battery setup as part of its bid to boost margins with less expensive production.
The French firm said Monday that it will use a so-called cell-to-pack assembly approach, which integrates lithium iron phosphate technology with the nickel cobalt manganese batteries currently used by the carmaker. The change will reduce battery costs by 20% starting in 2026, Ampere said.
"This decision is an effective and cutting-edge response to market volatility and change in technologies," Ampere said.
Ampere is working with suppliers LG Energy Solution and CATL on the battery tech, it said.
Write to David Sachs at david.sachs@wsj.com
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