On Leap Day, LG Energy Solution and Honda celebrated a significant achievement in the construction of their joint venture’s electric vehicle (EV) battery production facility near Jeffersonville, Ohio. The companies raised the final structural steel beam, marking a pivotal moment in the project’s progress. This milestone comes nearly a year after the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansive facility, which spans over 2 million square feet and is slated for completion by the end of 2024.
With a projected investment of $4.4 billion and the creation of approximately 2,200 new jobs, the joint venture is set to commence mass production of pouch-type lithium-ion batteries in 2025. These batteries will be supplied to Honda’s auto plants for the production of EVs destined for the North American market.
Bob Lee, CEO of the LG Energy Solution-Honda joint venture, emphasized the significance of this milestone, stating, “Today is an important milestone for the LG Energy Solution-Honda team as the structure of the EV battery production facility takes its final shape. One year ago, we were breaking ground in an empty field and today we can see the finish line for this project, and we want to thank everyone working at the site and the local community who have made this possible.”
In addition to construction progress, the hiring process for the plant is underway. The company’s website currently features postings for various engineering and support positions, with announcements for technician and production roles expected in the coming months.
Rick Riggle, COO of the joint venture, expressed excitement about assembling the new team, stating, “This is a very exciting moment as we take the first steps to assemble our new team for the joint venture EV battery facility being established by LG Energy Solution and Honda. We will continue to announce new career opportunities in the coming months that we hope will inspire the next-generation workforce to get involved in the advanced manufacturing roles that will help produce* lithium-ion batteries and will power the Acura and Honda EV models that will go into production in Ohio in late 2025.”
