The company only assembles the modules and packs, as the lithium-ion cells come from LG Chem.

In the case of smart (both the fortwo and forfour), the pack is just 17.6 kWh. Enough for 58 miles (93 km) under the EPA test cycle.

Deutsche Accumotive produces batteries for all-electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars, as well as energy storage systems.

Soon, production will include new packs for long-range EQ models