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SK Battery America

  • BVC Midstream, Cell Manufacturing, Module & Pack Manufacturing
  • Battery Management System (BMS), Battery Manufacturing, EV Batteries, Lithium-Ion Battery, Thermal Management

SK Battery America, a subsidiary of South Korea’s SK Group, is a leading U.S. EV battery manufacturer in Georgia. Specializing in advanced NCM9 lithium-ion technology, SKBA supplies high-performance batteries to major automakers like Ford and Volkswagen, supporting sustainable electric mobility and creating over 3,000 jobs.

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United States

City:

Commerce, Georgia

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Company Overview

SK Battery America (SKBA) is a subsidiary of SK On (South Korea’s SK Group) established to meet North America’s EV battery demand. Since its founding, it has invested $2.6 billion in Georgia facilities, created over 3000 jobs, and supplies high-energy density batteries to OEMs like Ford and Volkswagen, supporting sustainable transportation in the United States.

Battery Technology

SKBA manufactures advanced prismatic lithium-ion batteries using high-nickel NCM9 chemistry for superior energy density and thermal management. Its automated production and integrated battery management systems ensure consistent high-performance cells for EV applications.

Products

High-energy density prismatic NCM9 lithium-ion battery cells with advanced thermal management and integrated battery management systems. These cells power EV models such as the Ford F-150 Lightning and Volkswagen ID.4.

Recent Projects

In 2023, SKBA opened an IT center in Roswell, Georgia, adding 200 technical jobs; it surpassed hiring targets at its Commerce facility two years early; and, through the BlueOval SK joint venture with Ford, expanded EV battery production capacity in North America.

Investors

SK Group is the primary investor. The company is also supported by a $9.6B U.S. Department of Energy loan program for the BlueOval SK joint venture with Ford.
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