- LG Chem will invest approximately 400 billion KRW in the plant by the end of 2018.
- The plant aims to start production in the 2nd half of 2017.
- The plant will produce over 100,000 batteries per year for high-performance EVs.
- The plant will be located in Kobierzyce Commune near Wroclaw, Poland.
Investment and Location
LG Chem will invest approximately 400 billion KRW in a new EV battery plant located in Kobierzyce Commune near Wrocław, Poland. The plant will cover an area of 41,300 ㎡ and is set to begin production in the second half of 2017.
Production Capacity
Once operational, the plant will have the capacity to produce over 100,000 batteries annually for high-performance electric vehicles capable of running up to 320 km on a single charge. This will be the first large-scale lithium-ion battery plant for automotive applications in Europe.
Integrated Production System
To meet local customer demands efficiently, LG Chem will implement a fully integrated production system at the plant. This system will produce all battery components, including electrodes, cells, modules, and packs, marking a first in Europe.
Global Production Network
With the addition of the Poland plant, LG Chem will have a global production network comprising four major plants: Ochang in South Korea, Holland in the United States, Nanjing in China, and Wrocław in Poland. This network will secure a total production capacity of more than 280,000 batteries for high-performance EVs.
Strategic Advantages
The new plant will help LG Chem reduce logistics costs, supply products to European carmakers more promptly, and strengthen strategic partnerships with local clients. The plants in the United States, China, and Poland will cater to their respective local markets, while the Ochang plant in South Korea will supply Korean automobile manufacturers and manage global supply needs.
