Cell manufacturer
Panasonic Energy
operating
Tesla's original partner, and its 4680 cell cannot be confirmed in any customer car.
At a glance
- Country. Japan
- Founded. Not recorded here
- Format. Cylindrical only. 1865, 2170 and 4680
- Status. The only non Chinese maker in the top ten that is growing.
Chemistry
High nickel, the NCA family.
Cell format
Cylindrical only. 1865, 2170 and 4680.
In the United States
Two plants, both running.
Recalls and safety
Not researched, which is not the same as none.
Not confirmed. Do not write that Panasonic 4680 cells power the Cybertruck. Wakayama was described as ready for series production in 2024, Kansas was announced as a 4680 plant and actually makes 2170, and no customer vehicle with a Panasonic 4680 could be confirmed.
Vehicles using their cells
- confirmed
- Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, North America
Confirmed means an automaker or supplier statement, a filing, or a recall document named it. Reported means press or analyst claim only. Several automakers dual source, so one model can carry cells from more than one maker.
Plants
- operating
- Sparks Nevadaoperating
- operating since July 2025
- De Soto Kansasoperating since July 2025, making 2170 cells
Buying a Used EV or Hybrid?
Get the battery measured before you pay for it. A PPI Auto inspector tests the pack on the car you are looking at and sends you the numbers. Starting at $225.