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GM to import CATL batteries for Chevy Bolt

GM Will Import EV Batteries From China’s CATL Despite Tariffs
Two-year stopgap move to power Chevy’s most affordable electric car until its venture with LG unit can increase U.S. production.
GM to import EV batteries from China's CATL, source says
General Motors will import electric vehicle batteries from Chinese battery giant CATL, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The arrangement is a stopgap for GM in the next couple of years as it works to manufacture its own lower-cost batteries made with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry,
GM To Import EV Batteries From Chinese Company CATL
GM will import Chinese LFP batteries for electric vehicles as a temporary measure as it prepares to produce this battery chemistry in the United States.
GM will import batteries from China for new Bolt as it works to get U.S. plant going
GM is willing to pay high tariff import taxes in exchange for more affordable batteries to go into what will be its lowest-priced EV.
GM to Import EV Batteries From CATL, WSJ Reports
GM did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for a comment. Crosstown rival Ford is also making battery cells using tech from CATL to help reduce costs on EV batteries. Reuters last year reported that GM was in talks to buy EV batteries that would use technology from CATL.
GM to Import EV Batteries From China Despite Tariffs
General Motors plans to import batteries from China to power its second-generation Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, despite steep tariffs imposed by President Trump. GM will buy the batteries from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology,
GM Buys EV Batteries From China
As GM brings the Chevy Bolt back just as demand for EVs is cratering, it seems the batteries will be coming from China. That’s right, once again GM makes an unbelievably stupid move, lagging behind the market,
The new Chevy Bolt EV will get cheaper LFP batteries from China’s CATL, at least for now
Until GM builds its own, the new Chevy Bolt EV will use lower-cost LFP batteries from China’s CATL. GM will temporarily lean on CATL to power its most affordable electric vehicle. The new Chevy Bolt EV is set to begin rolling off the production line at GM’s assembly plant in Fairfax,
GM will import Chinese EV batteries from CATL for its new Chevrolet Bolt, despite 80% tariffs
Despite the heavy 80% duties on Chinese batteries, the largest American automaker, General Motors (GM), will continue to import and use them in its vehicles. The American car manufacturing giant insists that it will still follow through with its plans to create affordable access to electric vehicles.
GM to import CATL batteries for Chevy Bolt despite China tariffs
General Motors (NYSE:GM) partners with CATL for Chevy Bolt batteries, navigating tariffs and costs until U.S. production starts in 2027.
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