Earlier this week, I was invited to tour LG Energy Solution’s $2 billion battery gigafactory in Lansing, Michigan, which is now making LFP cells for Tesla’s energy storage systems and NMC cells for Toyota’s upcoming Highlander EV.
The sheer scale of the 226-acre facility was eye-opening. At full capacity, the plant will employ up to 1,700 workers and produce more than 35 gigawatt-hours of batteries annually.
There’s plenty to unpack in my latest deep dive, including insights from LGES’ top battery executives, a look at the company’s future battery chemistries, and much more.
Here are our other top stories today:
Hyundai and Genesis EV owners in the U.S. can now charge at discounted rates at Ionna’s Rechargeries.
Nevada has approved the rollout of paid robotaxi rides for three companies.
China is recalling millions of EVs because their mechanical door handles are hard to find.
Happy weekend. See you again next week!
—Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer
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Photo: LGES
Inside The $2 Billion Battery Factory Making Cells For Tesla And Toyota
I toured a battery gigafactory where executives discussed solid-state batteries, sodium-ion technology, and more.
Photo: Hyundai
Hyundai And Genesis EVs In The U.S. Get A Big Discount At Ionna Chargers
Thanks to two stackable discounts, owners can enjoy some of the cheapest EV fast chargers in the country.
Photo: Tesla
Nevada Opens The Door To Thousands Of Paid Robotaxis, And Tesla Has The Edge
Tesla, Waymo, and Uber got the green light to start charging for robotaxi rides in the county that’s home to Las Vegas.
Photo: Kevin Williams
Chinese Regulators Recall Millions Of EVs Because Their Mechanical Door Handles Are Too Hard To Find
It's not enough to have a mechanical backup for your electronic handles. It also has to be easy to spot in an emergency.