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L&F Cuts Tesla Cathode Contract by 99% to Near Zero

Analysts link the move to weaker 4680 cell needs tied to Cybertruck softness.

Overview

  • L&F disclosed in a regulatory filing that its February 2023 agreement with Tesla was reduced from about 3.8–3.93 trillion won to 9.73 million won.
  • The deal covered high‑nickel cathode deliveries for January 2024 through December 2025, with the company citing a change in supply quantity and schedule adjustments.
  • Reporting links the materials to Tesla’s in‑house 4680 cells used primarily in the Cybertruck, which analysts say have faced scaling hurdles and softer demand.
  • L&F said shipments of its flagship NCMA95 cathodes to major Korean battery makers continue without change, while Tesla did not comment.
  • Shares of L&F fell more than 6% after the disclosure as analysts highlighted broader EV market and policy pressures weighing on orders.