Panasonic Energy's New-Type EV Battery Mass Production Plan Delayed Again

Published: May 12, 2026 13:15

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[Client Orders Stalled, Panasonic EV Battery Production Delayed Again] Panasonic Holdings' subsidiary Panasonic Energy once again postponed its mass production plan for a new-type EV battery, as it is currently awaiting formal purchase orders from its major client. Panasonic Energy stated in July last year that it was waiting for the client's final feedback on the battery and planned to begin mass production by month-end of March. According to people familiar with the matter, as of now, Panasonic Energy has still not received production approval from the client.

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