Panasonic Begins Mass Production of Advanced 4680 EV Batteries

The revamped Wakayama factory will spearhead production, aiming to revolutionize the electric vehicle market with increased capacity and sustainability.

The Wakayama factory, now a primary production site, aims for near-zero CO2 emissions.
Panasonic's 4680 batteries offer five times the capacity of their predecessor, enhancing EV range.
Subaru and Panasonic are partnering to open a new battery plant in Gunma Prefecture by 2028.
Mass production at Wakayama is set to begin following final evaluations and client approvals.
The new batteries are expected to reduce costs and simplify EV battery pack assembly.