The remaining 43 percent of the announced maximum production capacities come primarily from Asian cell manufacturers - apart from China, mainly from Korean companies. Distribution of battery cell production capacities announced for 2030 in Europe among European and non-European manufacturers
In recent years, a large number of battery cell factories have been announced in Europe. Overall, European manufacturers dominate, but international companies are particularly active in Germany.
IPCEI on Batteries Project: Production of sustainable battery chemicals from secondary raw materials. The objective of the project is the first industrial deployment of sustainable battery chemical production from secondary raw materials.
24. May 2024 “Battery-News” presents an up-to-date overview of planned as well as already existing projects in the field of battery cell production. As usual, the relevant data come from official announcements of the respective players and from reliable sources around battery production. The maps are also available in higher resolution.
The future 90 GWh battery cell factory will be a joint venture between Volkswagen and Power Co, a separate entity created by the automaker to oversee its ambitious $20 billion battery initiatives. Production is expected to start in 2027. Starting this year, Volkswagen plans to introduce a new unified prismatic cell design for its batteries.
By establishing local gigafactories, automakers, and battery manufacturers can reduce supply chain dependencies, ensure a stable and timely supply of batteries, and potentially benefit from government incentives and regulations that promote domestic battery production.