Mazda Motor Corporation has signed a formal agreement with Yamaguchi Prefecture and Iwakuni City to construct a new EV battery module pack plant.
The facility, named the Mazda Motor Corporation Iwakuni Plant, will be located in Iwakuni City, Japan, and marks Mazda’s first new domestic plant since the Hofu No.2 Plant opened in 1992.
Construction of the EV battery plant is scheduled to begin in November this year, with operations expected to commence in fiscal year 2027. The plant will assemble battery modules using cylindrical lithium-ion cells supplied by Panasonic Energy Co, and package them into complete battery packs for use in Mazda’s electrified vehicle lineup.
As part of Mazda’s multi-solution strategy for electrification, the Iwakuni Plant will serve as a key foundation for the company’s global expansion of electric vehicles. The EV battery plant is designed to support flexible production in response to evolving customer demands and environmental regulations worldwide.
The company also aims to foster local economic growth by creating a safe and inclusive workplace and contributing to regional employment.
Mazda integrates advanced technology and precision manufacturing from its Iwakuni Plant to ensure its electric vehicles deliver the signature ‘joy of driving’.
Image: Signing ceremony for the construction agreement of the Iwakuni Plant (from left to right: Mayor Fukuda of Iwakuni City, Governor Muraoka of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and President Moro of Mazda)
