NextStar Energy, Canada’s first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility, has officially begun producing battery modules at its Windsor, Ontario site. This milestone signifies a crucial step in the company’s operational ramp-up, with the joint venture between LG Energy Solution and Stellantis poised to become a North American leader in battery technology and production.
Construction on the facility, which commenced in 2022, has progressed steadily, with over 7,500 Canadian tradespeople contributing nearly 5.7 million man-hours to date. Approximately 2,000 tradespeople are currently working on site daily, highlighting the scale and collaborative effort dedicated to completing the project.
Key highlights of NextStar Energy’s operations include:
- Annual production capacity of 49.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) upon completion, sufficient to power approximately 450,000 vehicles per year
- Cell production, the final phase of operations, slated to begin in 2025
- Over 450 of the projected 2,500 local jobs have been filled, with available positions listed on the company’s website
Notably, each battery module, comprising multiple cells, is partially manufactured locally, with module casings produced on-site. These modules are then grouped into battery packs, which power electric vehicles.
Source: Stellantis
