Panasonic constructs 4.7 million sq ft EV battery plant in De Soto, Kansas, aiming for 2025 production start

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- Panasonic is developing a 4.7 million-square-foot electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas. As of December 2023, significant progress includes moving 5 million cubic yards of dirt, completing about 95% of grading work, and achieving roughly 30% completion of steelwork. The plant is expected to employ approximately 4,000 people upon completion, with the first production lines anticipated to be operational by early 2025.