The facility produces lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for ESS. The cells are integrated by LG Energy Solution Vertech, the company’s U.S. energy storage division, into complete systems for utility, grid-scale storage, and other commercial and industrial applications.
LG Energy Solution Michigan-Lansing also will produce more energy dense nickel-manganesecobalt (NMC) cells for Toyota. These cells will power battery electric vehicles like the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV, which will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown, Kentucky, strengthening the automaker’s U.S. supply chain for its next generation vehicles.
Attendees at the grand opening event included Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, U.S. Representative Tom Barrett and Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago Sangwoo Hong.
“Michigan is open for business and creating good-paying jobs building the future of cars, chips, and batteries,” said Governor Whitmer. “LG Energy Solution has called Michigan home for more than 20 years, and we’re proud to see that investment continue with the start of production at its Lansing facility.
"This project will create up to 1,700 good-paying jobs, helping more working families make it in Michigan. It’s part of our historic work to invest in clean energy, electric vehicle manufacturing, and battery storage in communities across Michigan. Let’s keep working together to grow Michigan’s economy, create opportunity, and build a bright future for our state.”
“The Korea-U.S. alliance has evolved into a comprehensive strategic alliance including economic cooperation and cutting-edge technology. Today’s opening is a key milestone. The battery industry sits right at the heart of our shared strategic priorities,” said Sangwoo Hong, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago. “Michigan is a prime example of this strategic partnership. LG Energy Solution is expanding its presence across the United States."
“Today marks a defining milestone for LG Energy Solution. Lansing will produce advanced batteries that support not only the future of mobility, but also America’s growing energy infrastructure and digital economy,” said David Kim, CEO of LG Energy Solution. “We are strengthening America’s battery ecosystem, expanding our manufacturing footprint and reaffirming our long-term commitment to the United States.”
Since 2022, LG Energy Solution has invested more than $2 billion in the Lansing facility, which currently employs about 900 team members. At full capacity, employment is anticipated to grow to 1,700 team members, meeting its commitment to incentive job creation requirements.
With the opening of its Lansing facility, LG Energy Solution now operates two facilities in Michigan, located in Holland and Lansing. The company has invested more than $5 billion total in the state of Michigan since 2010.
As U.S. power demand grows, energy storage batteries produced at LG Energy Solution Michigan-Lansing will help utilities store and dispatch energy more reliably across the grid. DTE Energy, the Detroit-based diversified energy company, will be among the utilities using batteries built at LG Energy Solution Michigan-Lansing to power future ESS projects.
