LG Energy Solution Begins Production at New Lansing Battery Plant for EVs and Energy Storage
LG Energy Solution has started making battery cells at its new 226-acre Lansing, Michigan plant, serving both electric vehicles and energy storage.
- 35+ GWh
- 1,700
- $2 billion+
- 80%
What Happened
LG Energy Solution, which describes itself as the largest battery manufacturer in North America, has announced the start of production at its all-new, 226-acre facility in Lansing, Michigan. The plant will make large-format batteries for both energy storage systems (ESS) and electric vehicles, with a target of more than 35 GWh of annual battery-making capacity at full-scale production. It currently employs about 900 team members and is expected to grow to 1,700 at full capacity, matching its incentive job creation commitment.
- Integrated by LG Energy Solution Vertech into complete systems for utility, grid-scale storage, and other commercial and
- Power battery-electric vehicles such as the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV, assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
LG Energy Solution began investing in the Lansing facility, committing more than $2 billion to date.
Start of production announced at the new plant.
Company targets more than 50 GWh of LFP cell-making capacity across North America and a Michigan workforce above 3,300.
- Three wholly owned plants: Michigan-Holland, Michigan-Lansing, and NextStar Energy in Windsor, ON
- Two joint venture facilities: L-H Battery Company in Jeffersonville, Ohio, and Ultium Cells 2 in Spring Hill, Tennessee
- 80% of LG Energy Solution's global ESS capacity will be in North America
“Today marks a defining milestone for LG Energy Solution. Lansing will produce advanced batteries that support not only the future of mobility, but also America's growing energy infrastructure and digital economy. We are strengthening America's battery ecosystem, expanding our manufacturing footprint and reaffirming our long-term commitment to the United States.”
The plant deepens LG Energy Solution's Michigan presence: it now operates manufacturing facilities in Holland and Lansing, plus the North American Regional Group and R&D facility in Troy, and has invested more than $5 billion in Michigan since 2010. By the end of 2026, the company expects its Michigan workforce to exceed 3,300, making it one of the state's top 50 employers. DTE Energy will be among the utilities using Lansing-built batteries for future ESS projects. At the grand opening, attendees included Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, U.S. Representative Tom Barrett, and Consul General Sangwoo Hong; Whitmer highlighted up to 1,700 good-paying jobs, Burgum said domestic production helps reduce dependence on foreign adversaries, Hong described the opening as a key milestone for the Korea-U.S. alliance, and LG Energy Solution Michigan president Dae-sik Choi said jobs at the facility pay well, offer benefits, and range from hourly workers to advanced degree holders.
Previously from LG Energy Solution
The Lansing start-up follows a sharp turnaround in LG Energy Solution's finances: after reporting a KRW 207.8 billion operating loss in Q1 2026, the company posted Q2 2026 revenue of KRW 7.6 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 113.3 billion, helped by strong ESS sales. The new plant also extends the company's North American manufacturing footprint, which already includes NextStar Energy's Windsor, Ontario plant, Canada's first commercial-scale battery plant.
- LG Energy Solution Posts KRW 7.6 Trillion Revenue, Turns Profitable in Q2 2026 on Strong ESS Sales
- LG Energy Solution posts KRW 6.6 trillion revenue and KRW 207.8 billion operating loss in Q1 2026
- NextStar Energy Opens Canada's First Commercial-Scale Battery Plant in Windsor
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of LG Energy Solution's official releases.
Why this matters
The plant gives U.S. customers a domestic source of battery cells, which helps them meet American content requirements and reduce reliance on overseas supply chains. It also expands Michigan's manufacturing base with up to 1,700 jobs, and its storage batteries are expected to help utilities like DTE Energy keep the grid reliable as power demand grows.
Terms in This Story
- ESS
- Energy storage system; equipment that stores electricity for use later, often used on the power grid.
- LFP
- Lithium iron phosphate; a battery chemistry known for safety and long cycle life, commonly used in storage systems.
- NMC
- Nickel manganese cobalt; a battery chemistry with high energy density, often used in electric vehicles.
- Domestic content
- The requirement that a product or its components be made in a particular country, often to qualify for local purchasing incentives.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.