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Investing in U.S. jobs, communities & a brighter future

For more than a century, Panasonic has believed in the power of innovation to drive industry, strengthen economies and improve lives. Today, we’re continuing that legacy—investing in U.S. manufacturing, building resilient supply chains, and creating high-quality jobs that support long-term national growth and security.

Panasonic's U.S. Impact at a Glance

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    Invested in the U.S. over the past decade
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    Employees throughout the United States
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    Invested in our Kansas manufacturing facility

Delivering on Shared Policy Goals

Our latest investment – a multi-billion-dollar EV battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas – underscores our long-term commitment to U.S. leadership in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Panasonic's work here supports federal efforts to:

  • Rebuild domestic manufacturing

    The new facility in De Soto, Kansas, represents the largest private investment in the state's history. It will be one of the largest battery manufacturing plants globally, significantly enhancing the U.S. industrial base and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.

  • Drive innovation and technology leadership

    The De Soto facility will produce advanced cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, positioning the U.S. at the forefront of next-generation transportation technologies and supporting the nation's competitiveness in the global EV market.

  • Create high-quality American jobs

    Upon completion, the plant is expected to create up to 4,000 direct jobs and an estimated 4,000 additional jobs through suppliers and community businesses, contributing to workforce development and economic growth in the region.

  • Enhance national energy security

    By bolstering domestic EV battery production, Panasonic's investment enhances the resilience of U.S. supply chains. The facility's production capacity will help meet surging domestic demand for EVs, supporting energy security and economic stability.

Delivering on shared policy goals

Our latest investment – a multi-billion-dollar EV battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas – underscores our long-term commitment to U.S. leadership in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Panasonic's work here supports federal efforts to:

  • Rebuild domestic manufacturing capabilities

    The $4 billion EV battery facility in De Soto, Kansas, represents the largest private investment in the state's history. Spanning 4.7 million square feet, it will be one of the largest battery manufacturing plants globally, significantly enhancing the U.S. industrial base and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.

  • Create high-quality, future-ready American jobs

    Upon completion, the plant is expected to create up to 4,000 direct jobs and an estimated 4,000 additional jobs through suppliers and community businesses. An independent study by Wichita State University projects the creation of approximately 16,500 construction jobs, contributing to workforce development and economic growth in the region.

  • Drive innovation and technology leadership

    The De Soto facility will produce Panasonic's advanced "2170" cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, expanding the company's global capacity by 60%. This positions the U.S. at the forefront of next-generation transportation technologies and supports the nation's competitiveness in the global EV market.

  • Enhance national energy security

    By bolstering domestic EV battery production, Panasonic's investment enhances the resilience of U.S. supply chains. The facility's production capacity will help meet surging domestic demand for EVs, supporting energy security and economic stability.

Delivering on Shared Policy Goals

Our latest investment – a multi-billion-dollar EV battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas – underscores our long-term commitment to U.S. leadership in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Panasonic's work here supports federal efforts to:

  • The $4 billion EV battery facility in De Soto, Kansas, represents the largest private investment in the state's history. Spanning 4.7 million square feet, it will be one of the largest battery manufacturing plants globally, significantly enhancing the U.S. industrial base and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.
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  • The De Soto facility will produce Panasonic's advanced "2170" cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, expanding the company's global capacity by 60%. This positions the U.S. at the forefront of next-generation transportation technologies and supports the nation's competitiveness in the global EV market.

  • Upon completion, the plant is expected to create up to 4,000 direct jobs and an estimated 4,000 additional jobs through suppliers and community businesses. An independent study by Wichita State University projects the creation of approximately 16,500 construction jobs, contributing to workforce development and economic growth in the region.

  • By bolstering domestic EV battery production, Panasonic's investment enhances the resilience of U.S. supply chains. The facility's production capacity will help meet surging domestic demand for EVs, supporting energy security and economic stability.
Rendering of the Panasonic Energy facility in De Soto, Kansas

Investing in America's future

With a longstanding U.S. presence and a commitment to forward-looking investment, Panasonic is proud to partner with policymakers to support American workers, industries and communities for decades to come.
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