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Will EV batteries be made in Portugal in 2028?

Chinese battery maker CALB has announced an investment of 2 billion euros (USD 2.09 billion) in a gigafactory in Portugal which may start production in 2028. The factory in Sines will produce lithium batteries for EVs with a total annual capacity of 15 gigawatt hours.

Will China invest €2B in Portugal to build a new lithium battery factory?

The Chinese company CALB has confirmed that it will invest €2Bn in Portugal to build a new lithium battery factory at Sines. The launch of the project took place today (Monday) in Lisbon and was attended by the President of the Board of CALB, Liu Jingyu and Portugal’s Minister of the Economy, Pedro Reis.

What is China Aviation lithium battery (CALB) doing in Portugal?

China Aviation Lithium Battery (CALB) plans to invest US$2.09 billion in a 15GWh EV battery factory in Sines, Portugal, set to start operations in 2028. The project aims to create 1,800 jobs and could contribute over 4% to Portugal’s GDP.

How much money will Portugal invest in a new lithium battery?

The 36 projects will net the country over 2.7 billion euros and are part of the largest influx of such investment in Portugal since 2016. China Aviation Lithium Battery (CALB) will invest 2 billion euros in the state-of-the-art factory – its first in Europe.

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