Mercedes-Benz opens Alabama battery plant and will partner with Envision AESC for regional cell supply
By Jason Dunn2022-03-18T14:31:00
Mercedes-Benz has opened a new battery assembly plant in Bibb County, Alabama, which will build electric vehicle battery packs that will supply production of the all-electric Mercedes-EQ ahead of the beginning of series production this spring at the Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) plant nearby in Tuscaloosa.
Along with opening the new battery assembly plant, Mercedes-Benz has also announced that it would partner with battery cell manufacturer Envision AESC, which will supply the battery plant with battery cells starting from the middle of the decade. The agreement will ensure regional supply of battery cells for Mercedes-Benz production in the US.
The new US battery factory highlights the importance of the Tuscaloosa plant for the Mercedes-Benz global production network and the status of Alabama as an export hub for luxury SUVs, which the carmaker also suggests will continue as these volumes are electrified.