Verkor

Franceverkor.com

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Verkor is a French battery manufacturer focused on developing and producing low‑carbon lithium‑ion battery cells and modules for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. Founded in 2020, the company operates the Verkor Innovation Centre in Grenoble, which houses R&D, a pilot line, and industrialization capabilities.

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Verkor is building a large‑scale gigafactory in Dunkirk, France, to supply high‑performance cells to European customers, including through a strategic partnership with Renault Group. Its industrial approach emphasizes the use of low‑carbon electricity, efficient manufacturing, and traceable supply chains to reduce lifecycle emissions and support the development of Europe’s battery value chain.

The project Verkor is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving Verkor, of which one is active.

Verkor Dunkirk Lithium-Ion Battery Gigafactory
  1. Announced / Concept
  2. FEED / Pre-FID
  3. FID / Sanctioned
  4. Under Construction
  5. Commissioning & Start-up
Phase
Commissioning & Start-up
Where
France
Partners
BPI France , EIB , Macquarie , Sibanye-Stillwater

Verkor in chemical industry news

24 May 2024
Verkor secures €1.3 billion green loan for Dunkirk Gigafactory

The funds will support the construction of a 16 GWh/year Gigafactory, creating 1,200 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs by 2025, with contributions from 19 banks and a "Dark Green" rating from S&P.

1 February 2022
Verkor Chooses Dunkirk for First Gigafactory

The Gigafactory in Dunkirk will produce low-carbon batteries for EVs by 2025, expanding to 50 GWh by 2030, creating 1,200 direct jobs and supporting Europe's battery value chain.

Where its projects are

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