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As a bright spot in U.S. manufacturing, the U.S. battery industry continues to grow alongside demand for electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage, and industrial power systems. Lithium-ion cells are powering the next generation of electric and hybrid vehicles, while lead-acid batteries continue to drive automotive, marine, and industrial applications, and the supplier base behind this growth spans established manufacturers, fast-scaling EV plants, and specialized industrial producers alike.
Using MNI's verified, hand-collected data on the U.S. battery industry, this update looks at where these manufacturers are concentrated, how ownership is distributed across the industry, and which companies lead the pack by employee count.
Key Trends & Statistics on the U.S Battery Industry
MNI, compiler and publisher of the industrial data that powers IndustrySelect, produces comprehensive profiles of the nation's manufacturers, including battery manufacturers. Based on MNI's direct research into hundreds of U.S. battery companies, these are the latest statistics on the industry:
- The U.S. is home to 290 battery manufacturers, employing 48,632 workers.
- The industry supports 160,000 jobs and the average battery manufacturer employs 170 workers.
- Battery manufacturers report an average facility size of 197,000 square feet.
- The average battery manufacturer has been in business for 40 years.
- More than half of battery manufacturers, 54 percent, report international distribution.
- Roughly 21 percent of battery manufacturers report importing raw materials, while half report that they do not.
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Industry Applications for Battery Manufacturers
You’ll find that this massive industrial segment can be categorized into numerous sectors. These include:
● Consumer electronics often use rechargeable batteries. The two most common types are lithium-ion and lithium polymer. Lithium-ion cells are rigid and display familiar designations such as AA and AAA. They find use in smaller items such as remote controls and battery packs for laptop computers. Lithium-polymer batteries are more flexible and can be produced in thinner forms. They are often preferable for larger devices.
● The automotive sector contains several subsectors. Lithium-ion batteries power electric and hybrid vehicles. Lead-acid batteries spark the ignition of fossil-fueled cars and trucks. Wet-cell batteries serve as a secondary system charged by a car’s alternator. Nickel hydride batteries also find automotive uses.
● Stationary energy storage plays a vital role in renewable energy systems, power grids and backup systems. Many in the industry view batteries as a transition, but they are the present solution, and you can expect them to be needed for some time.
● Industrial or commercial batteries find many applications in aerospace, defense, and medical instruments. As with automotive, this sector uses many types of batteries. The designation refers to use rather than chemistry.
● Nickel-cadmium batteries are rechargeable. Power tool and medical device manufacturers use them to energize their products.
The vast market served by the largest battery manufacturers suggests rich prospecting fields for a large variety of suppliers.
Top 10 Battery Manufacturers in the U.S.A.
| Company | City | State | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | Sparks | NV | 12,000 |
| East Penn Manufacturing Co. | Lyon Station | PA | 7,800 |
| SK Battery America, Inc. | Commerce | GA | 1,600 |
| Toyota Battery Manufacturing, Inc. | Liberty | NC | 1,200 |
| SK Battery America, Inc. | Commerce | GA | 1,000 |
| Stryten Salina, LLC | Salina | KS | 800 |
| Ultium Cells, LLC | Warren | OH | 800 |
| Clarios Advanced Solutions, LLC | Glendale | WI | 600 |
| EnerSys, Inc. | Richmond | KY | 525 |
| Clarios, LLC | Holland | OH | 500 |
About the Top 10 Battery Manufacturers in the U.S.A.
1. Tesla, Inc., Sparks, NV | 12,000 Employees
Tesla's Sparks facility, widely known as Gigafactory 1, produces car, home, and commercial batteries, including large-scale batteries for solar-powered homes, utilities, and businesses. The plant manufactures under the Powerwall and Powerpack brands and has grown to 12,000 employees since opening in 2016.
2. East Penn Manufacturing Co., Lyon Station, PA | 7,800 Employees
Founded in 1946, East Penn Manufacturing serves as company headquarters and produces automotive, marine, commercial, industrial, and stationary batteries and accessories under the Deka and Lynx brands. The 3.2-million-square-foot facility holds ISO 9001 and 14001 certification and remains one of the largest lead-acid battery operations in the country.
3. SK Battery America, Inc., Commerce, GA | 1,600 Employees
SK Battery America's Commerce campus produces electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems, supplying programs including the Ford F-150 Lightning and Volkswagen ID. The facility has been in operation since 2021.
4. Toyota Battery Manufacturing, Inc., Liberty, NC | 1,200 Employees
Toyota Battery Manufacturing's Liberty plant produces lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Established in 2021, the 7-million-square-foot facility supports Toyota's growing electrified vehicle lineup with international distribution.
5. SK Battery America, Inc., Commerce, GA | 1,000 Employees
SK Battery America operates a second Commerce, Georgia facility producing electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems for the same customer programs as its larger sister plant, including Ford F-150 Lightning and Volkswagen ID.
6. Stryten Salina, LLC, Salina, KS | 800 Employees
Stryten Salina manufactures automotive batteries under the Exide, Champion, Absolyte, Centra, and Fulmen brands. Established in 1975, the facility reports international distribution and annual sales of $210 million.
7. Ultium Cells, LLC, Warren, OH | 800 Employees
Ultium Cells is a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solutions producing lithium batteries for electric vehicles. The 2.8-million-square-foot Warren facility opened in 2022 and distributes nationally.
8. Clarios Advanced Solutions, LLC, Glendale, WI | 600 Employees
Clarios Advanced Solutions serves as company headquarters, producing lithium-ion batteries and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles, lead-acid batteries for start-stop and high-efficiency vehicles, and multiple cell chemistries for advanced energy storage, including testing services. The company traces its roots to 1885 and reports $10 billion in annual sales.
9. EnerSys, Inc., Richmond, KY | 525 Employees
EnerSys produces industrial batteries under the Enersys, Douglas, General, and Hawker brands. Founded in 1976, the 230,000-square-foot facility holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and distributes internationally.
10. Clarios, LLC, Holland, OH | 500 Employees
Clarios' Holland, Ohio plant manufactures lead-free automobile batteries for start-stop, hybrid, and electric vehicles. Established in 1970, the ISO 9001-certified facility reports annual sales between $26 million and $50 million.
Where Are Battery Manufacturers Located?
The U.S. South accounts for the largest share of battery manufacturers, encompassing 34 percent, followed closely by the Midwest at 25 percent and the Pacific/Mountain region at 25 percent. The East Coast rounds out the total with 17 percent.
Top States for Battery Manufacturing
California ranks first with 33 battery manufacturers, representing 11.4 percent of the industry. The state's dominance reflects its concentration of electric vehicle, energy storage, and advanced technology companies alongside a deep base of component suppliers.
Pennsylvania and Texas are tied for second, each home to 19 battery manufacturers, or 6.6 percent of the industry. Pennsylvania's position reflects long-standing lead-acid and industrial battery production, while Texas benefits from its scale as an energy and manufacturing hub.
Georgia follows with 18 companies, or 6.2 percent, driven in large part by growing electric vehicle battery investment in the state.
Florida rounds out the top five with 17 battery manufacturers, representing 5.9 percent of the industry.
Other high-density battery manufacturing states include:
- Illinois with 12 companies (4.1 percent)
- Ohio with 11 companies (3.8 percent)
- Missouri with 11 companies (3.8 percent)
- Massachusetts with 11 companies (3.8 percent)
- North Carolina with 10 companies (3.4 percent)
Ownership Trends Among U.S. Battery Manufacturers
Ownership across the U.S. battery manufacturing base skews private, though the industry carries a notably higher share of public companies than many other manufacturing segments, reflecting the presence of large automotive and energy-storage players.
- Private Corporation: 53.1 percent
- Public Corporation: 21.4 percent
- Limited Liability Company: 12.4 percent
- Private Sub-S Corporation: 5.2 percent
- Sole Ownership: 2.1 percent
- Limited Liability Partnership: 0.3 percent
Prospecting Opportunities in the U.S. Battery Manufacturing Industry
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