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Porsche has inaugurated its first European battery factory in Horná Streda, Slovakia, in 2024, producing batteries for the new electric Cayenne. The 40,200 m² facility represents over €1 billion in investment and reflects Europe’s strategy to control battery technology.

The factory features a high level of automation with approximately 300 robots working alongside 150 employees. Battery cells are sourced from LG Energy Solution in Poland, using pouch-type cells with NMCA chemistry, ensuring high energy density.

The factory produces 132 modules per hour, which are tested for quality and integrated with a cooling system developed by Porsche. Future expansions are planned, with an additional €700 million investment to increase production capacity. Porsche aims to maintain control over battery technology, despite relying on external suppliers for cell production, highlighting a strategic dependency amid rising competition from Asian manufacturers.