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Renault's Ampere electric vehicles arm signs lithium battery deal with Spanish firm Basquevolt

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Posted on February 24, 2026

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· Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Feb 24 (Reuters) - Renault's Ampere electric vehicle unit has signed an agreement with Spanish company Basquevolt to accelerate the development of lithium metal-based batteries for future electric

Ampere, Renault EV arm, signs lithium battery deal with Spain's Basquevolt

Parties to the Agreement

Lithium Metal Battery Partnership Overview

Feb 24 (Reuters) - Renault's Ampere electric vehicle unit has signed an agreement with Spanish company Basquevolt to accelerate the development of lithium metal-based batteries for future electric vehicles, the companies said on Tuesday.

* Basquevolt  said its technology can make these batterycells more simply and cheaply than elsewhere. * Lithium batteries are vital for powering up electric cars. * A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlookfor lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaroundfor an industry struggling with oversupply.

Reported: Feb 24 (Reuters)

Battery Type Targeted

Purpose of the Collaboration

(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta, Editing by Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

Renault’s Ampere unit signed an agreement with Spain’s Basquevolt to accelerate lithium metal-based EV batteries.
Basquevolt says its technology enables simpler, lower-cost battery cell manufacturing.
Lithium batteries remain critical to powering electric vehicles.
A boom in battery storage is improving the demand outlook for lithium in 2026 after prior oversupply.
The collaboration targets faster development for future Renault EV programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

Ampere, Renault’s EV unit, signed a deal with Spanish firm Basquevolt to accelerate development of lithium metal-based batteries for future electric vehicles.

Who are Ampere and Basquevolt?

Ampere is Renault Group’s electric vehicle and software division. Basquevolt is a Spanish battery startup developing lithium metal and solid-state battery technologies.

What does the agreement aim to achieve?

It aims to speed up development and validation of next‑generation lithium metal-based cells that promise higher energy density with simpler, cheaper manufacturing.

Why is this relevant for markets in 2026?

Battery storage growth is lifting the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, making advances in battery tech and supply partnerships increasingly important for EV makers and commodities markets.

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