The synthetic anode graphite will be used by Ultium Cells LLC, GM's JV with LG Energy Solution, to produce next-generation EV batteries and drive units.

The deal, with Norway’s Vianode, is for delivery of a material critical for electric-vehicle batteries, the companies said Wednesday.

General Motors has reached an agreement with battery materials producer Vianode that will develop and supply synthetic anode graphite for the automaker’s battery manufacturing.

Battery materials company Vianode has secured a deal with General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) to supply high-performance anode graphite solutions. The master supply agreement, which has a multi-billion value for Vianode,

Once Norway's Vianode launches production in North America, the deal will run through 2033. The new plant could be in the U.S. or Canada.

General Motors aims to boost EV profitability with its deal with Norway-based graphite manufacturer Vianode for battery materials.

General Motors has signed a multi-year, multi-billion dollar agreement for Norway's Vianode to provide the U.S. automaker with synthetic graphite anode materials for its electric vehicle batteries, the companies said on Wednesday.

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) announced on Wednesday that it inked a multi-year agreement with Norwegian company Vianode that will run from 2027 until 2033. The multi-billion dollar deal will see Vianode provide GM (NYSE:GM) with synthetic graphite anode materials for its electric vehicle batteries.