Major investment announced in West Midlands
Britishvolt, a UK investor in advanced battery technologies, will develop its new global headquarters in the West Midlands.
The new facility will spearhead the development of battery technologies for future electrified vehicles. This closely follows the UK government’s announcement to ban all petrol and diesel vehicle production by 2030.
The new 5,000 sqm facility, set to be fully operational by 2022, will be sited at the MIRA Technology Park Campus near Coventry.
Britishvolt CEO, Orral Nadjari, said: “The battery industry is constantly evolving and it’s important that we stay ahead to position the UK at the forefront of the global battery industry. With further development being planned it is in the right place to take advantage of world-class talent.
“We intend to produce world-class batteries, which are strategically important both for the future of the UK automotive industry and the future strength of the entire UK economy. We are hoping to start working closely with local government to help make our additional plans for future development a certainty.”
