AESC doubles battery investment for BMW's EVs in South Carolina

AESC Group plans to nearly double its investment in a South Carolina plant, seen in this rendering, that will make batteries for BMW’s next-generation electric vehicles and come online in 2027. (AESC)

April 22, 2024 10:32 AM

TOKYO — Japan-based electric vehicle battery maker AESC Group is nearly doubling its investment in a South Carolina gigafactory with a $1.5 billion outlay that creates 1,080 new jobs.

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