The Latest Breaking News from AESC

UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall

Chinese-owned AESC has pushed back plans in sign of slowing transition from petrol and diesel to electric cars

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15

Inside BMW's Plan To Produce The iX5’s Gigantic Battery Pack In The U.S.

While several automakers step back from EVs, BMW is staying on course with new models and local battery production.

InsideEVs · Jul 27

AESC and Prevalon Energy Sign 10+ GWh Strategic Supply Agreement to Support Global Energy Storage Growth

SHANGHAI, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AESC, a global leader in high-performance batteries and energy storage systems, and Prevalon Energy, a Mitsubishi Power Americas and EES joint venture, announced a strategic supply agreement.Under the agreement, AESC will supply battery cells and modules utilized within the Prevalon Energy Storage Platform, supporting…

AAP · Jun 13

A BMW Supplier Was Working On A U.S. EV Battery Factory. Here's Why Construction Stopped

Envision AESC started building a huge battery plant in South Carolina two years ago to supply cells to BMW. It has now abruptly halted work on the site.

InsideEVs · Jun 9, 2025

Billion-dollar battery plant pauses construction amid electric vehicle and tariff uncertainty

A Japanese company has halted construction on a $1_6 billion factory in South Carolina to help make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.”

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Japan-owned car battery maker secures £1bn to build second Sunderland gigafactory

Site likely to create 1,000-plus jobs as AESC wins £680m from UK government plus £320m in private finance and equity

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Volvo Wants U.S. Batteries For The EX90 As Tariffs 'Take A Bite' Out Of Profits

Volvo was forced to hike the starting price of its flagship electric SUV, the EX90, even before it hit the showroom floor. Because of the increased tariffs on Chinese-made batteries, the Volvo EX90 now starts at $81,290 including shipping, $3,300 more than originally intended.

InsideEVs · Feb 13, 2025

Nissan Triples Investment in Electric Vehicle Production in the UK, Boosting Economy and Jobs

Nissan has announced a groundbreaking £2 billion investment to expand electric vehicle (EV) production in Sunderland.

International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2023

Nissan to build three new electric car models at Sunderland plant

Carmaker confirms full details of £2bn investment, including battery factories

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023

Next-Gen Nissan Juke And Qashqai EVs To Be Made In The UK: Report

UK media claim Nissan will announce on Friday that its Sunderland plant will make all-electric successors to the Juke and Qashqai SUVs.

InsideEVs · Nov 23, 2023