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A123 Systems Novi Michigan Plant
[Last updated: Apr 2026]
This battery cell gigafactory is part of the advanced manufacturing and industrial electrification ecosystem.
| OEM/owner: | A123 Systems |
| Facility: | Novi Michigan Plant |
| Location: | Novi Michigan |
| Country: | USA |
| Tier level: | 2 |
| Capacity: | 1 GWh |
| Cell chemistry: | LFP |
| Format: | Prismatic Cells |
| Other product: | Battery |
| Status: | Operational |
| Opened: | 2011 |
| Investment: | $0.30B USD |
| Anchor customer: | Defense / industrial / automotive |
| Other customer: | Geo risk: | LOW |
Supply chain notes:
A123 Systems LFP cells; Novi MI; Wanxiang Group (Chinese) ownership post-bankruptcy 2013; defense and industrial focus; automotive supply ongoing..
Semiconductor relevant notes:
LFP for defense and industrial; Wanxiang Chinese ownership flag.
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EV battery cell gigafactories are large-scale industrial production facilities that include cell manufacturing, automation, and high-throughput logistics. These facilities impose significant electrical load, thermal management, and site electrification requirements, and serve as anchor nodes within regional supply chains and energy infrastructure.