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Panasonic Energy Gigafactory Nevada (Tesla JV)
[Last updated: Apr 2026]
This battery cell gigafactory is part of the advanced manufacturing and industrial electrification ecosystem.
| OEM/owner: | Panasonic Energy |
| Facility: | Gigafactory Nevada (Tesla JV) |
| Location: | Sparks Nevada |
| Country: | USA |
| Tier level: | 1 |
| Capacity: | 38 GWh |
| Cell chemistry: | NCA |
| Format: | Cylindrical 2170 Cells |
| Other product: | Battery |
| Status: | Operational |
| Opened: | 2017 |
| Investment: | $4.00B USD |
| Anchor customer: | Tesla |
| Other customer: | Geo risk: | LOW |
Supply chain notes:
Panasonic's primary US cell production; 2170 cells for Tesla Model 3/Y/S/X; transitioning to 4680 development lines; co-located with Tesla Gigafactory Nevada..
Semiconductor relevant notes:
NCA cathode material supply; SiC traction module demand.
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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.