# Ultium Cells to build $2.6B battery cell plant in Lansing, Michigan

Ultium Cells, a joint venture of GM and LG Energy Solution, announced a $2.6 billion investment to build its third U.S. battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, creating 1,700 jobs and 50 GWh capacity. The plant is scheduled to open in late 2024.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2022-01-25
- Where: Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Value: $2.60B
- Jobs: 1,700
- Starts operating: Q4 2024
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 50 GWh
- Products: battery cells
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Ultium Cells](https://endata.com/companies/12110.md)
- [General Motors](https://endata.com/companies/4654.md) (partner)
- [LG Energy Solution](https://endata.com/companies/11181.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [investor.gm.com](https://investor.gm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/gm-and-lg-energy-solution-investing-26-billion-build-3rd-ultium/), 2022-01-25: "This significant investment demonstrates our commitment to strengthen our Michigan and U.S. manufacturing presence and grow good-paying jobs."

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