{"id":8985,"date":"2021-10-25T20:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T00:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/auto\/?p=8985"},"modified":"2021-10-25T20:00:20","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T00:00:20","slug":"panasonic-to-provide-batteries-for-canoos-upcoming-lifestyle-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=8985","title":{"rendered":"Panasonic to provide batteries for Canoo’s upcoming Lifestyle Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"

American EV startup Canoo<\/a> announced that it has reached an agreement with Panasonic to supply the batteries for its upcoming Lifestyle Vehicle. This currently in development EV sits upon Canoo\u2019s multipurpose platform which includes a structurally integrated battery module and proprietary battery system technologies.<\/p>\n

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Canoo\u00a0($GOEV)<\/a>\u00a0is an LA-based EV startup founded in 2017 by two former employees of\u00a0Faraday Future.<\/a>\u00a0The automaker has several flagship EVs in the works including the\u00a0MPDV \u2013 an all-purpose, modular delivery van<\/a>, and the\u00a0Canoo Pickup Truck<\/a>. <\/p>\n

First, however, Canoo is working to launch its Lifestyle Vehicle, the initial EV that caught the public\u2019s attention when the company debuted. It sits upon Canoo\u2019s proprietary modular platform, allowing for various \u201ctop hats\u201d to sit upon it to offer different vehicles and uses.<\/p>\n

Canoo\u2019s Lifestyle Vehicle utilizes maximum cabin space, sitting in the footprint of\u00a0a compact electric vehicle<\/a>, with the interior of an SUV. The exterior features 22 windows, offering enhanced light and visibility for passengers and drivers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As Canoo approaches a start of production on the Lifestyle Vehicle late next year, it has now found a provider for its batteries.<\/p>\n

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The Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle interior from the back<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Canoo teams with Panasonic for EV batteries<\/h2>\n

In a press release, Canoo shared the news that it has officially signed an agreement with Panasonic to supply the battery cells for its upcoming Lifestyle vehicle.<\/p>\n

The Panasonic battery cells will be present in a unique battery module approach in the Lifestyle Vehicle as a component in Canoo\u2019s modular platform<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Rather than placing its battery modules into an enclosure that is sealed and bolted into the chassis, Canoo integrates the battery modules directly into the platform structure. This makes it easier to perform service repairs and upgrades to the battery at the module level.<\/p>\n

Canoo investor, Chairman, and CEO Tony Aquila spoke about the agreement with Panasonic:<\/p>\n

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Our team is very focused on continuous optimization and creating IP in the areas of battery module technology, higher energy density and on a flexible thermal management platform that contributes to enhanced safety and lower cost of ownership. We designed our battery systems to account for future advancements in cell technology and today we are excited to announce the selection of Panasonic, a global technology company and a leader in the cylindrical lithium-ion battery industry, as our partner. This decision is based on extensive testing as well as our outlook of Panasonic\u2019s innovation that aggressively focuses on the factors mentioned above and its leadership team. With billions of cells on the road, they are a proven pioneer and world-class manufacturer of what we believe are one of the most durable electric vehicle batteries.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

As previously mentioned, Canoo\u2019s Lifestyle Vehicle is scheduled for production in Q4 of 2022. So far, the agreement with Panasonic appears to only apply to this EV, and not other upcoming Canoo vehicles like the MPDV or Pickup Truck slotted for 2023 and beyond<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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