Volkswagen’s subsidiary PowerCo has announced plans to build its first North American battery cell factory in Canada, signaling the automaker’s commitment to expanding its battery business and localizing cell production for electric vehicles. The gigafactory, which will be located in St. Thomas, Ontario, will produce sustainable unified cells and is set to start production in 2027. According to VW, Canada was chosen due to the supply of raw materials from local sources and access to clean electricity.
