A Century of Innovation
Panasonic Energy’s roots begin in Japan, where Konosuke Matsushita founded Panasonic, and the new company invented a battery for bicycle lamps in 1923. Since then, we’ve been recognized as a global leader in batteries, with a 100-year history of innovation spanning both battery business operations and battery cell technology.
We supply advanced lithium-ion batteries to leading global automotive manufacturers and we are the top lithium-ion battery supplier in the global market for electric vehicles. Our advanced lithium-ion battery technology is designed to provide high energy density, lower costs, and improved driving range — all factors that reduce the vehicle’s environmental impact.
In 2014, we brought this innovation and expertise to the U.S., establishing Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA). In 2017, we began producing batteries for the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer at the Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada.
Panasonic Energy’s operation in Sparks is now one of the largest lithium-ion battery factories in the world with a growing workforce of more than 4,000 employees. We have surpassed 11 billion cells delivered and counting. And this is just the beginning.
