LG Energy Solution has begun battery production at its Lansing, Michigan, facility, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint as demand for large-scale energy storage systems continues to grow. The plant is part of the company’s broader effort to diversify production beyond electric vehicle batteries and strengthen its North American supply network.
The Lansing facility is producing lithium iron phosphate, or LFP battery cells for energy storage systems. The chemistry is increasingly being adopted for stationary storage applications because of its durability and suitability for storing large amounts of electricity. The batteries are expected to support utility-scale and other energy storage projects in North America.
The start of production comes as LG Energy Solution increases its focus on the energy storage market. The company has been adapting more of its North American manufacturing network to produce batteries for ESS applications, responding to growing electricity demand linked to grid expansion and energy-intensive infrastructure, including data centers.
The Lansing facility was originally developed as part of the Ultium Cells joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors. LG Energy Solution moved to take full ownership of the nearly completed facility after General Motors agreed to sell its stake, allowing the battery manufacturer to repurpose the plant for its expanding production strategy.
Alongside LFP batteries for energy storage, the Lansing plant is also expected to support battery production for Toyota’s electric vehicle operations. LG Energy Solution and Toyota previously announced a long-term agreement under which the battery manufacturer would supply high-nickel NCMA battery modules from its Michigan operations, supporting Toyota’s EV production plans in the United States.
The launch of production at Lansing highlights a broader shift within LG Energy Solution’s U.S. strategy as the company balances slower-than-expected EV demand with rapidly growing demand for stationary battery storage. LG Energy Solution plans to expand ESS production across its North American network, positioning facilities such as Lansing as key manufacturing hubs for both grid-scale energy storage and electric mobility.
