Archive · 25 Jul 2025
LG Energy to Boost Energy Storage as EV Demand Cools
Imagine LG makes batteries for both electric cars and big power storage systems.
Because fewer people are buying electric cars right now, and taxes on electric cars are changing, LG wants to sell more of the big power storage batteries.
They plan to make a lot more of these batteries in the US, which helps them get tax breaks.
They are already making some of these batteries in Michigan and plan to make even more.
They expect the business to grow quickly, because lots of places need this type of storage.
LG Energy Solution plans to increase its energy storage system (ESS) business in the US.
The company aims to offset potential losses from EV battery sales.
LG Energy expects at least 20% annual growth in the US ESS market.
ESS battery production is already underway at a Michigan plant.
The company is also converting some EV battery lines to ESS.
- Who
- LG Energy Solution is the company behind the expansion.
- What
- LG Energy Solution is expanding its energy storage business.
- When
- Production capacity will increase by the end of 2026.
- Where
- Focusing on the US market, with production in Michigan and plans in Poland.
- Why
- To offset potential losses in the EV battery sector and take advantage of tax incentives.
EV Industry Concerns
LG Energy Strategy
Market Demand
EV Industry Concerns
Slowing EV sales and expiring tax credits in the US.
LG Energy Strategy
LG Energy is expanding its ESS business to compensate for the slowdown in EV battery demand.
- Company
- LG Energy Solution Ltd.
- Q2 Operating Profit
- 492.2 billion won ($358 million)
- Q2 Revenue
- 5.6 trillion won
- Michigan ESS Production
- Started in May 2025
- 2024 ESS Capacity Goal
- 17 GWh
- 2026 ESS Capacity Goal
- 30 GWh
- Main Competitor
- CATL