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
    • Europ 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 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 8,760 ‘22 6,540 ‘21 4,220 ‘20 Unit : KRW 100 million

R&D Employees

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 3,923 ‘22 3,390 ‘21 2,577 ‘20 Unit : Person

Intellectual Property Rights

(as of December, 2022)

Global Patents
26,641
Korea 8,574
Overseas 18,067