Northvolt to Power a Million EVs Annually with New German Factory
The €4.5 billion project in Heide, backed by Chancellor Scholz, aims to bolster Europe's technological sovereignty and create 3,000 jobs.
- Northvolt's new electric car battery plant in Germany is expected to produce cells for 1 million cars annually.
- The €4.5 billion investment in the plant near Heide is projected to create 3,000 jobs, with production starting in 2026.
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasizes the plant's role in securing technological sovereignty and value creation in Europe.
- The factory will utilize locally produced offshore wind power, aligning with Germany's energy and transport transition model.
- Despite a slowdown in the EV market, Northvolt CEO Peter Carlsson remains optimistic about the transition to electric vehicles.