Khodro in Talk with Korean Battery Cells Producer for Newest PEVs Car

LG Chem may add the Middle East to its list of global regions served as talks continue with an Iranian automaker.

Iran Khodro Co., an automaker based in Tehran, is reportedly in discussions with LG Chem to provide battery cells for its upcoming plug-in electrified vehicles (PEVs). Iran Khodro’s CEO Hashem Yekke-Zare, says that “negotiations are underway” and that a deal may be struck as soon as this fall.

Iran Khodro plans to produce 60,000 PEVs by 2023, and LG Chem would be a key supplier. LG Chem is being asked to supply the battery cells and also other vital components to the Iranian automaker.

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