UK's biggest EV battery plant shelves expansion plans amid stalled JLR deal

Chinese-owned AESC, which supplies batteries to Nissan from its Sunderland gigafactory, has delayed production ramp-up due to lower-than-expected demand and failed negotiations with Jaguar Land Rover.

First covered Aug 15, 2026 · 4:00 AM PT · 1 article

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2h Guardian Environment UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall — Chinese-owned AESC has pushed back plans in sign of slowing transition from petrol and diesel to electric cars Andy Burnham moves to cut new EV sales targets…

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