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Ford-SK On BlueOval Glendale KY Plant 1
[Last updated: Apr 2026]
This battery cell gigafactory is part of the advanced manufacturing and industrial electrification ecosystem.
| OEM/owner: | Ford-SK On |
| Facility: | BlueOval Glendale KY Plant 1 |
| Location: | Glendale Kentucky |
| Country: | USA |
| Tier level: | 1 |
| Capacity: | 43 GWh |
| Cell chemistry: | NMC |
| Format: | Pouch Cells |
| Other product: | Battery |
| Status: | Operational |
| Opened: | 2023 |
| Investment: | $6.00B USD |
| Anchor customer: | Ford |
| Other customer: | Geo risk: | LOW |
Supply chain notes:
BlueOval SK JV Plant 1; Glendale KY; Ford F-150 Lightning and future EV; 43 GWh; IRA-eligible..
Semiconductor relevant notes:
Ford F-150 Lightning SiC traction; 400V architecture.
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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.