In Pictures: Samsung SDI Takes Full Ownership of Indiana Battery Plant as GM Exits $3.5B Joint Venture

Samsung SDI's Indiana plant will become its first wholly owned battery facility in North America.

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The $3.5 billion joint venture was originally intended to supply batteries for GM's electric vehicle lineup.

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GM's exit reflects a broader recalibration of its electrification strategy amid softer EV demand.

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Samsung SDI and GM will continue collaborating on next-generation prismatic EV batteries.

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The ownership change comes as automakers reassess battery investments in a shifting EV market.

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Samsung SDI gains full control of the Indiana site as GM steps back from the joint venture.

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Prismatic battery development remains a shared priority for both companies despite the ownership shift.

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Softer-than-expected EV demand has prompted major automakers to rethink production timelines.

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The deal marks a significant consolidation of Samsung SDI's North American battery operations.

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