Rivian announced a partnership with LGES to supply the 4695 cells for the R2 battery pack, with a six-time capacity improvement over the 2170 cells

The much-anticipated Rivian R2, expected to compete with Tesla's Model Y, will utilize US-made LG's 4695 cylindrical batteries.

LG Energy Solution announced on Friday that it will supply Rivian with cylindrical-shaped battery cells for use in the R2 electric compact crossover that Rivian previewed in March. The battery cells, which Rivian previously announced will feature a 4695 format (46-millimeter diameter and 95-mm height), will be supplied by a plant in Arizona.

South Korea's LG Energy Solution on Friday said its subsidiary LG Energy Solution Arizona has signed a battery supply agreement with U.S.-based automotive manufacturer Rivian .

Rivian’s R2 vehicles will be powered by batteries made domestically in the US by South Korea’s LG Energy Solution, the company announced in its third quarter earnings report. Rivian first revealed the new batteries back in March when it announced the R2 as its more affordable electric SUV that would start at $45,

LG Energy Solution will supply its cylindrical batteries equivalent to 67 gigawatt-hours to U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian over the next five years, the battery giant said Friday.

Battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution just announced that its Arizona subsidiary has signed a long-term supply agreement with US