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GM to Produce Low-Cost LFP Batteries at Spring Hill Plant

The upgrade will lower battery pack costs by diversifying GM’s EV lineup with domestically produced LFP cells.

Overview

  • GM will begin converting Spring Hill’s battery lines late this year, aiming for commercial LFP output by late 2027.
  • The next-generation Chevy Bolt EV and Silverado EV will use the new LFP packs to reduce costs and improve safety.
  • Lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry offers lower pack expenses and enhanced durability compared with nickel-manganese-cobalt cells.
  • The plant revamp supports GM’s three-chemistry strategy by adding LFP for entry-level models alongside high-nickel and lithium-manganese-rich solutions.
  • Domestic LFP production at Spring Hill is intended to challenge China’s dominance and strengthen the U.S. EV supply chain.