Global innovator LG Electronics has marked a significant milestone in the electrification of America by opening its maiden factory in the United States dedicated to assembling electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Situated in Fort Worth, Texas, this strategic move is poised to generate employment opportunities and bolster the expansion of America’s EV charging infrastructure.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, alongside other dignitaries, cut the ribbon at the inauguration ceremony, emphasizing the importance of LG’s entry into the U.S. EV charger market. LG Electronics senior executives, including Alec Jang, President of the LG Electronics Business Solutions Company, H.K. Suh, head of LG’s EV Charging business division, and Nicolas Min, President of LG Business Solutions USA, were present to commemorate the occasion.
“The EV charger business is a growth engine for LG’s future, supporting the company’s transformation into a smart solutions company,” stated President Jang, marking the commencement of EV charger production tailored for the North American market. “LG will leverage the reliability and uncompromising quality of its chargers, maintenance services, and vertical sales capabilities with the goal of becoming a leader in the EV charging business around the world.”
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker lauded LG’s role in the community and emphasized the positive impact of the new factory, stating, “This is a great day for Fort Worth, with this global leader choosing to establish its U.S. manufacturing base for EV chargers and creating new jobs here. We take pride in knowing that LG’s advanced EV charging stations that will be deployed across the United States will be built right here in Fort Worth.”
LG’s U.S. EV charger production facility, with an annual capacity exceeding 10,000 units, initially utilizes 60,000 square feet of the 100,000-square-foot building, allowing room for expansion as the business evolves. The eco-friendly plant operates on 100% green power, aligning with LG’s commitment to sustainability.
Michael Kosla, Senior Vice President of LG Business Solutions USA, highlighted the significance of LG’s EV charger production in Fort Worth, stating “Today marks a major step in LG’s roadmap to support the electrification of America by making the EV charging infrastructure smarter, more accessible and more profitable for operators, will open new opportunities for businesses, municipalities and other public places to support the electrification of America with independently owned and operated charging stations that create new revenue streams, additional marketing and income opportunities, and differentiation with competing businesses.”
LG’s Level 2 AC Chargers, currently in production, feature a load management solution and variable current settings, providing 11kW of output power through a standard SAE J1772 connector. Starting in the second quarter, the plant will assemble LG’s first Level 3 DC Charger, a stand-type model with a connected Power Bank enabling fast charging up to 175kW.
LG’s foray into EV chargers aligns with its broader electrification strategy, offering a suite of whole-home electrification products to empower customers in their journey towards more sustainable energy usage.
