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Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa EV Assembly
[Last updated: Apr 2026]
This battery pack/module gigafactory is part of the advanced manufacturing and industrial electrification ecosystem.
| OEM/owner: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Facility: | Tuscaloosa EV Assembly |
| Location: | Vance Alabama |
| Country: | USA |
| Tier level: | 2 |
| Capacity: | GWh |
| Cell chemistry: | NMC |
| Status: | Operational |
| Opened: | 2023 |
| Investment: | $1.00B USD |
| Anchor customer: | Mercedes |
| Other customer: | Geo risk: | LOW |
Supply chain notes:
Mercedes US EV hub; GLE and EQS SUV; 800V architecture; pack assembly co-located; IRA-eligible..
Semiconductor relevant notes:
Mercedes EQS 800V SiC traction; Valeo Siemens eAutomotive inverter.
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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.