Battery materials and technology company Talga Group (ASX:TLG) has entered a development agreement with V4Smart GmbH & Co. KG, a German battery innovator co-owned by Porsche AG and VARTA AG.
The collaboration aims to jointly develop and qualify Talga's high-performance graphite anode for next-generation fast-charging battery cells.
While non-binding, the agreement marks a significant step toward establishing a secure European supply chain, with both companies planning to move to binding offtake and volume agreements once key technical milestones are achieved.
The project is aligned with Talga's commercial ramp-up strategy and targets completion by Dec. 31, 2027, covering agreed anode specifications, qualification volumes, and indicative commercial volumes, with potential expansion into material recycling.