The site serves a dual purpose, manufacturing lithium-iron phosphate cells for grid-scale energy storage systems and nickel-manganese-cobalt cells for electric vehicle production. These high-density batteries are slated to power upcoming models, including the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV, which will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. Beyond automotive applications, the Lansing output will support DTE Energy and other utility providers in managing regional power demand.
LG Energy Solution Launches Massive Lansing Battery Plant
Spanning 226 acres in Lansing, Michigan, a new LG Energy Solution facility has officially commenced operations. The plant represents a $2 billion investment aimed at bolstering North American battery production, with a target capacity of 35GWh and a workforce expected to grow to 1,700 employees by full-scale production.
This expansion deepens the company's footprint in Michigan, where it has invested over $5 billion since 2010. With existing operations in Holland and a research hub in Troy, LG Energy Solution expects its total state workforce to exceed 3,300 by the end of 2026. The opening ceremony featured state and federal officials, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, who emphasized the facility's role in securing domestic supply chains and advancing regional energy independence.
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