Samsung SDI is celebrating its role in powering the Lucid Air Grand Touring, which recently set a Guinness World Record by travelling 1,205 km on a single charge.
Samsung SDI is celebrating its role in powering the Lucid Air Grand Touring, which recently set a Guinness World Record by travelling 1,205 km on a single charge.
In July, the Lucid Air Grand Touring achieved a Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled by an electric vehicle on a single charge, covering 1,205 km from Switzerland to Germany.
This feat has drawn global attention to the car’s advanced engineering and battery technology. Now, almost a month after the record was set, Samsung SDI is highlighting its contribution to this milestone.
The Lucid Air is equipped with Samsung’s 21700 cylindrical batteries, which are central to its impressive range.
Samsung notes that the battery pack allows the vehicle to gain up to 400 km of range in just 16 minutes of charging, thanks to its advanced cell design and ultra-fast charging architecture.
Samsung SDI and Lucid have been collaborating since Lucid’s entry into the electric vehicle market in 2016. Samsung views this achievement as proof of its technological leadership in battery innovation.
The company has expressed its intention to strengthen its partnership with Lucid, aiming to expand its global market share and accelerate the development of high-performance, safe battery products for future electric vehicles.
Samsung SDI operates under the Samsung Group, and focuses on two segments.
The Energy Solutions segment manufactures lithium-ion batteries, powering IT devices, electric vehicles (EVs), and energy storage systems (ESS). Meanwhile, the Electronic Materials division provides essential components for semiconductors and displays, supporting advanced technology across industries.
Known for its 21700 cylindrical batteries, Samsung SDI powers multiple popular EVs, and held a 4.6 per cent global EV battery market share in 2023.
Also read: Lucid Air Sets World Record: 1,205 km On A Single Charge
