Mazda announced this Thursday the signing of an agreement with the city of Iwakuni and the Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan to build a factory for the production of module packs, using cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells supplied by Panasonic Energy Co.
The construction of the new factory is scheduled to begin in November, and production is set to start in 2027. The new production unit is expected to reach an annual capacity of 10 GWh and will play a key role in expanding Mazda’s range of electric products.
It is worth noting that the Japanese brand is promoting electrification through its multi-solution approach, designed to flexibly meet the diverse needs of customers.
The new factory in Iwakuni will be Mazda’s first new facility in its home country since the Hofu No. 2 unit began operations in 1992, and it is seen as a fundamental base for the brand’s global strategy.
