LG Energy Solution Launches 226-Acre Battery Plant in Michigan, Targets 35 GWh Annual Capacity

Published: Aug 20, 2026 11:49 (GMT+8)

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On August 18, its battery factory in Lansing, Michigan, US, covering 226 acres, officially commenced production.

It is reported that LG Energy Solution's Lansing plant produces large-format batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) and electric vehicles. After full ramp-up, the plant’s annual capacity target exceeds 35 GWh.

The plant produces LFP battery cells for ESS. These cells are integrated into complete systems by LG Energy Solution's US energy storage division, Vertech, for utility, grid-scale energy storage, and other commercial and industrial applications.

LG Energy Solution's Lansing plant will also produce higher energy density nickel-cobalt-manganese (NMC) cells for Toyota. These cells will be used in battery electric vehicles such as the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV, which will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) in Georgetown, Kentucky, thereby strengthening the automaker's US supply chain for next-generation models.

Notably, with the commencement of the Lansing plant, LG Energy Solution now operates two plants in Michigan, located in Holland and Lansing, respectively. Since 2010, the company's total investment in Michigan has exceeded $5 billion. In addition to its manufacturing plants in Holland and Lansing, the company also has its North America regional headquarters and R&D center in Troy. By the end of 2026, LG Energy Solution's total headcount in Michigan will exceed 3,300, making the company one of the top 50 employers in the state.

Additionally, from the perspective of its North American ESS deployment plan, LG Energy Solution plans to achieve over 50 GW in North America by the end of 2026

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