Nissan has revealed the location of its future LFP battery plant
Japanese carmaker Nissan has announced the start of construction of a new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, south-west Japan. Investment in the project will be 53.3 billion yen (approximately 950 million euros).
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Construction of the plant will begin this year, with commissioning scheduled for 2028. The plant will have a capacity of 5 GWh per year. The LFP batteries produced will be used in compact electric vehicles with small battery packs. In October 2024, Nissan announced its own version of the electric Renault Twingo, planned for 2026, with a price of less than €20,000. This model could be a candidate for LFP batteries.
The Japanese government will provide a subsidy of up to €340 million for the project. The move is in line with Japan's strategy to promote battery production to ensure a stable domestic supply of components important for economic security. Previously, Toyota and Panasonic have also received subsidies for new projects in this area.
LFP batteries
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, also known as LiFePO4, are a type of lithium-ion battery where the cathode is made of lithium iron phosphate. They are characterised by stability and safety. Due to their special structure, they are resistant to overheating and fire, unlike other lithium-ion batteries, and also have an extended life span.
However, LFP batteries have a lower energy density than other lithium-ion batteries. This means they store less energy for the same size.
Source: Nissan
