LG Electronics Inc. jumped the most in 7 years in Seoul trading after the electronics company struck a deal to co-develop General Motors Co.’s Bolt electric vehicle.

LG’s shares soared 14%, the most since 2008, to close at 53,600 won. The stock has collapsed 9.3% since the year started.

GM and LG struck their partnership as carmakers around the world are trying to develop more fuel-efficient vehicles.

The South Korean company is supplying components including the new Bolt’s electric-drive motor, charger, and batteries.

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