Honda and LG Energy Solution Formally Establish $4.4 Billion Battery Production JV

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have formally establised the joint venture (JV) which will produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EV) produced by Honda. The JV will begin construction of a new battery plant early this year with the goal of completion by the end of 2024.

Mass production of advanced lithium-ion battery cells will begin by the end of 2025.

The plant aims to have an annual production capacity of approximately 40GWh.

All batteries produced by the new JV will be supplied exclusively to Honda plants in North America to power battery-electric vehicles sold in North America.

The new plant will be located approximately 40 miles southwest of Columbus in Fayette County, near Jeffersonville.

LGES and Honda have committed to investing $3.5 billion and creating 2,200 jobs to establish the new production facility.

The companies’ overall investment related to the JV is projected to reach $4.4 billion.

The JV's tentative title is L-H Battery Company, Inc. 

Robert H. Lee, CEO of L-H Battery Company, Inc. says: “LG Energy Solution has all the right assets to make this joint venture a success, including the financial stability, quality, competitiveness, and production capacity with global operational expertise,” said Robert H. Lee. “With two companies’ expertise combined, we will provide top quality batteries to ensure the successful launch of Honda EVs in North America, and grow with the community here in Ohio by creating high value jobs.”

Rick Riggle, COO of L-H Battery Company, Inc. adds: “The formal establishment of this joint venture between LG Energy Solution and Honda to produce EV batteries in Ohio is another major step toward our electrified future,” said Rick Riggle. “We are excited to move forward with such a strong partner in LG Energy Solution and, together, we look forward to establishing a strong relationship with the community in Fayette County, Ohio.”

LG Energy Solution, a split-off from LG Chem, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems.