Sweden’s Northvolt selects Quebec, Canada, as the location for first Gigafactory outside of Europe
By Ilkhan Ozsevim2023-10-04T16:30:00
The multibillion dollar gigafactory is a significant move for the Swedish battery developer and manufacturer, and will advance sustainable lithium-ion battery production to accelerate sustainable EV output for the North American region with government support.
Northvolt has unveiled plans to establish Northvolt Six, an innovative, multibillion dollar lithium-ion battery gigafactory located in Saint-Basile-le-Grand and McMasterville, suburbs of Montreal in Quebec, Canada. This milestone project marks Northvolt’s first foray into manufacturing outside of Europe and represents a significant stride in sustainable battery production.