Vietnam’s First High-Capacity Lithium Battery PACK Line Opens: Powering Local Industry and Green Ambitions
In a significant step toward energy self-reliance and sustainable manufacturing, a state-of-the-art lithium battery PACK production line today officially commenced operations at the Deep C Industrial Zone in Hai Phong. The facility, built in response to Vietnam’s rapidly growing demand for electric mobility and renewable energy storage, marks the country’s first fully integrated high-capacity lithium battery assembly line outside of China and South Korea.
Location and Environmental Advantages
Located in the northern coastal city of Hai Phong, the factory takes advantage of the region’s deep-water port infrastructure and proximity to major industrial hubs like Hanoi and Quang Ninh. Unlike inland areas that suffer from high humidity – a challenge for lithium cell handling – Hai Phong’s modern, climate-controlled facilities mitigate the tropical monsoon environment, ensuring stable production quality year-round. The site also benefits from Vietnam’s expanding grid of solar and wind farms in the central and southern provinces, aligning the production process with green energy sources wherever possible.
Addressing Local Demand and Daily Life
On the consumer side, the new PACK line directly addresses the urgent needs of Vietnamese families and businesses. With motorbikes accounting for over 95% of personal vehicles in the country, rising fuel costs and urban air pollution have pushed millions toward electric scooters and e-bikes. The factory will produce lightweight, durable battery packs tailored for two-wheelers, with a range of 80–120 km per charge – enough for daily commutes from suburban districts like Thuy Nguyen into central Hai Phong or Hanoi.
“I spend nearly 200,000 VND on gasoline every week just to go to work and take my kids to school,” said Le Thi Mai, a local resident living near the factory. “If an electric motorbike battery is affordable and safe to charge at home, I would switch tomorrow. This factory gives us hope that such batteries will finally be within reach.”
The plant also plans to manufacture small-scale home storage units, addressing frequent power fluctuations in rural areas of the Red River Delta. These units can store electricity from rooftop solar panels – a growing trend in provinces like Bac Ninh and Vinh Phuc – providing backup during peak hours or storms.
Government Vision and Policy Support
The launch aligns perfectly with Vietnam’s National Power Development Plan (PDP8), which targets 30–39% renewable energy by 2030 and a nationwide roadmap to phase out gasoline-powered motorbikes in major cities by 2035. Speaking at the opening ceremony, a senior official from the Hai Phong Department of Industry and Trade (name not disclosed per contact policy) emphasized the strategic importance of localized battery production.
“Vietnam has set ambitious goals to become a regional hub for electric vehicle manufacturing and green technology,” the official said. “But until today, nearly all battery PACKs were imported from abroad, creating supply chain risks and higher costs for our people. This facility is exactly the kind of investment we need – it creates thousands of jobs, builds technical expertise, and makes clean energy affordable for ordinary Vietnamese.”
The factory is expected to generate 1,200 direct jobs for local technicians and engineers, with training programs conducted in collaboration with Hai Phong University of Technology. Priority hiring is being given to women and workers from surrounding rural districts, supporting the government’s goal of inclusive industrial growth.
Production and Safety Highlights
Spanning 28,000 square meters, the production line uses automated sorting, welding, and testing systems to assemble lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cells into custom PACKs. Each unit undergoes rigorous thermal and waterproof testing – critical in Vietnam’s rainy season, when floods can submerge streets by half a meter. The factory also features a fire-suppression system and a closed-loop coolant recycling process, exceeding Vietnam’s environmental protection standards.
First shipments are scheduled for late July, serving domestic e-scooter brands and rural electrification projects in the Mekong Delta. Export to other ASEAN markets, including Indonesia and the Philippines, is planned for early 2027.
Community Reaction
While some residents initially voiced concerns about industrial waste, the company held three public town-hall meetings and agreed to real-time air and water quality monitoring, with data displayed on a public screen at the factory gate. Local environmental groups have cautiously welcomed the transparency measures.
“If done right, this could be a model for responsible battery manufacturing in the tropics,” said Nguyen Van Tuan, an environmental engineer based in Hai Phong. “The real test will be their end-of-life battery recycling plan, which we hope to see implemented soon.”
For now, the factory’s opening has brought a sense of optimism. At the nearby Trang Kenh market, street vendor Pham Van Hung sees a personal upside: “My old petrol scooter breaks down twice a month. If these new batteries are reliable, I’ll buy an electric one and save my repair money for my grandchildren’s school fees.”
