GM Ultium Cells Ohio Plant Produces 100 Millionth Battery Cell

The Ultium Cells Warren, Ohio facility celebrated its 100 millionth battery cell produced at the factory last week. This milestone was celebrated five years to the day that GM and LG Energy Solution announced their plans to create a joint venture to produce EV battery cells in Ohio.

“As the largest battery cell manufacturer operating in North America, this milestone at our Ultium Cells joint venture with GM represents our commitment to scaling zero emissions power across a variety of industries, from EVs to Energy Storage Solutions,” said David Kim, CEO of LG Energy Solution. “We’re committed to electrifying more energy sources and to creating jobs in the state of Ohio.”

“The work being done here at Ultium Cells Warren is critical to the future of transportation and to General Motors’ efforts to drive the industry forward,” said JP Clausen, GM’s executive vice president of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability. “The Ultium Cells joint venture blends the best of technology and manufacturing processes with a talented workforce – establishing an industry benchmark in cell production. Building on these achievements, we’re excited to expand our technology partnership with LG Energy Solution to collaborate on new and innovative technologies, including our agreement to jointly develop cost-competitive prismatic battery cells.”

The facility’s ground-breaking began in May 2020, and battery cell production began in August 2022. GM describes the battery cells produced there as “large-format, pouch-type cells that use a state-of-the-art nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum (“NCMA”) chemistry to deliver more range at less cost.”

“I want to thank each and every member of the Ultium Cells Warren team for their daily commitment to building a safe workplace, building high-quality products, and working to meet GM’s EV production schedules,” said Kee Eun, CEO of Ultium Cells. “Only through a continued focus on teamwork and dedication to building quality products will we have the opportunity to build our future together.”

“On behalf of UAW Local 1112 leadership, I am proud to represent the hard-working men and women of Ultium Cells Warren because, without them, this milestone and celebration would not be possible,” said Josh Ayers, shop chairperson of UAW Local 1112. “The jobs here are important for Warren and the Mahoning Valley, and this milestone shows what we can do when given an opportunity to highlight our tremendous manufacturing capabilities. We look forward to reaching many more milestones here in Warren while building a future that offers work opportunities with good pay and benefits and supports the local communities where we live.”