Panasonic finalizes mass production preparations for 4680 EV batteries at Wakayama plant.

Panasonic Holdings has finalized preparations for mass production of its 4680 electric vehicle (EV) batteries at its renovated Wakayama plant in Japan. These new cells, which have five times the capacity of the smaller 2170 batteries, will enable automakers to enhance EV range while reducing the number of cells required. Production will begin following approval from automakers, with plans to employ around 400 staff by 2025.

September 09, 2024
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