Overview
- NextStar produced its one millionth battery cell in Windsor, Ontario, three months after ramping to full-scale operations, following commercial start-up in November 2025.
- The facility currently manufactures lithium iron phosphate cells for energy storage systems, and LG Energy Solution says output will more than double this year.
- LG has filed to acquire Stellantis’ remaining 49% stake in NextStar by the end of June, pending approvals; The Korea Herald reported the stake price at $100.
- LG expects the Windsor site to evolve into a major North American hub supplying batteries for both electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
- NextStar cites advanced automation and multi-stage quality checks; the plant has onboarded over 1,300 employees, attracted more than C$5 billion in investment, and holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 certifications.