R&D

R&D Status

LG Energy Solution strives to contribute to the upcoming era of eco-friendly energy by developing next-generation batteries with core technologies and intellectual property rights accumulated through proactive and continuous investment in R&D.

R&D Organization

  • Battery R&D

    • Advanced Cell Research
    • Advanced Pack Pack/BMS Development
    • Center for Analytical Sciences
    • Technology Strategy

  • Advanced Automotive Battery

    • Cell Development
    • Pack Development
    • EE/SW Development
    • System Development
    • Europe Tech Center
    • Poland Development Center
    • USA Tech Center

  • Mobility & IT Battery

    • Cylindrical Cell Development
    • Pouch Cell Development
    • Pack Development
    • Nanjing Development Center

  • ESS Battery

    • Pack Development
    • System Development

R&D Investment

R&D Spending

0 500 600 700 800 900 794 ‘23 678 ‘22 571 ‘21 Unit : M$

R&D Employees

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 4,067 ‘23 3,923 ‘22 3,390 ‘21 Unit : Person

Intellectual Property Rights

Global Patents
55,794
Korea 19,874
Overseas 35,920

(as of December, 2023)