Ampere Spearheads Revolutionary EV Battery Technologies to Transform European Automotive Landscape
Ampere, the leading European electric vehicle (EV) specialist, today unveiled a comprehensive battery strategy, incorporating Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) technology alongside the Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) batteries currently utilised by Renault Group. This move strategically addresses market fluctuations and evolving technologies.
Actively collaborating with its suppliers, LG Energy Solution and CATL, Ampere is developing a robust European value chain to enhance the competitiveness of LFP technology in its European-manufactured vehicles. These partnerships will equip several Renault and Alpine models with LFP batteries, meeting the technology's requirements until 2030.
Furthermore, Ampere spearheads the development of pioneering Cell-to-Pack technology with LG Energy Solution, marking a global first for pouch-type batteries. This innovation boosts vehicle range by accommodating more energy cells within the same space, concurrently driving down battery costs.
By integrating LFP and Cell-to-Pack technologies, Ampere anticipates reducing battery costs by about 20% starting in early 2026. With four top-tier battery partners, Ampere is poised for rapid advancement in a dynamic sector, showcasing the efficacy of its collaborative approach:
AESC Envision at the Ampere ElectriCity hub in Douai (France), for NCM batteries.
CATL from their plant in Hungary for LFP technology.
LGES for both NCM and LFP batteries, from their facility in Poland.
Verkor for NCM technology, based in their Dunkerque (France) gigafactory.
Ampere's battery assembly occurs at Ampere ElectriCity in France, within Douai's Battery Assembly Shop.
Recent advancements in LFP technology and the establishment of a European value chain position it as a viable alternative to NCM. Suited for smaller and mid-sized vehicles, LFP is less energy-intensive and cost-effective, playing a crucial role in making electric vehicles more accessible and widespread in Europe.
This technology will debut in vehicles by early 2026, with the first models equipped with LFP technology.
“In a rapidly evolving and competitive landscape, our battery strategy underscores Ampere's effective and flexible approach, working with leading partners. This strategy aligns with Ampere's objectives to slash costs by 40% before introducing our next vehicle generation,” remarked Josep Maria Recasens, Chief Operating Officer of Ampere.
"Partnering with LG Energy Solution, we have localised the entire LFP technology value chain in Europe, significantly enhancing its competitiveness, including the ‘Cell-to-Pack’ innovation. Battery innovation is continuous, and our efforts, especially with the upcoming Innovation Battery Cell Laboratory in Lardy in 2025, engage our partners early in major upcoming transformations," added Philippe Brunet, SVP Powertrain and EV Engineering at Ampere.