Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-Yong and BMW CEO Oliver Zipse had a meeting on December 17, 2022, to solidify the cooperation between the two companies on EV batteries. The chiefs of both companies met at the BMW Driving Center in Yeongjong Island, Incheon, South Korea, along with other executives.
The meeting involved discussions around facilitating collaboration and expanding the usage of Samsung SDI batteries in BMW EVs. Notably, this is the second meeting between the two company heads since Lee’s business trip to Europe in July of this year. In an official statement, Lee stated that “I am happy to work with BMW Group. Let’s boost our partnership in the future as well.”
On the other hand, BMW CEO Zipse also stressed how important and key role Samsung plays in the automotive industry. Before the official meeting, the two CEOs came together for a handover ceremony…
Samsung and BMW chiefs meet to discuss cooperation on EV batteries
