What the October 2026 report says
On October 3, 2026, electrive summarized reporting by The Elec that LG Energy Solution was preparing a 46100 cylindrical-cell project for Mercedes-Benz, with deliveries described as planned from 2028. The report refers to prospective production in Poland and explicitly notes that the information had not been officially confirmed. [1]
We therefore describe this as a reported supply plan. It is not evidence that a current Mercedes-Benz model already uses these cells, that series deliveries have begun, or that the cells are available through distribution.
Confirmed partnership, unconfirmed project detail
LG's November 13, 2025 corporate release confirms that LG Energy Solution and Mercedes-Benz have an electric-vehicle battery partnership. That release does not verify the 46100 production schedule or a cell datasheet. [2]
LG Energy Solution also publicly presents a 46-series cylindrical portfolio. A portfolio description is useful context, but it should not be treated as confirmation of every detail in the reported Mercedes-Benz project. [3]
A format label is not a product specification
The report uses 46100 to describe a 46 mm diameter and 100 mm height. That dimensional shorthand does not identify capacity, chemistry, current limits, terminal design, cooling interface or an orderable manufacturer part number. Those details require the project's own approved documents.
Our 46 × 100 mm catalog reference is a separate sourcing reference. Its appearance and available documentation must not be read as evidence that BK Energy supplies the reported Mercedes-Benz project.
What industrial buyers should ask next
For a 46-series program, request a verified part number, current manufacturer document, sample status, qualification timing and contractual availability. Treat reported production plans separately from confirmed sample or production commitments. Do not substitute a visually similar cylinder into an existing battery design without validating its electrical, mechanical and thermal requirements.
Sources
- electrive — October 3, 2026 report, attributing the project information to The Elec
- LG — November 13, 2025 collaboration release
- LG Energy Solution — Public 46-series portfolio
Independent editorial review. Application discussions do not establish a product approval or an undisclosed OEM supply relationship. Reported plans retain the status stated by the linked sources.