Automotive Cells Company

What Automotive Cells Company does

Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is a European joint venture founded in August 2020 to design and manufacture lithium-ion battery cells and modules for electric vehicles. It is jointly owned in equal one-third stakes by Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and TotalEnergies (through its subsidiary Saft), creating a triangular structure that combines a mass-market OEM, a luxury/premium OEM, and a century-old battery specialist. ACC operates as a captive-adjacent B2B supplier, providing cells and modules to Stellantis brands (Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, DS, Lancia) and Mercedes-Benz for direct integration into production EVs such as the DS N°7, Lancia Gamma, Peugeot e-3008/e-5008, and Opel Grandland.

The company's core technology is centered on NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) lithium-ion chemistry, with the Gen3+ generation delivering 680 Wh/l energy density and ultra-fast charging (80% in 15-20 minutes). R&D is concentrated in Bruges (Bordeaux) at an 11,000m² facility, with a pilot line and qualification center in Nersac for industrial validation. Manufacturing is consolidated at the Billy-Berclau/Douvrin Gigafactory in Hauts-de-France — France and Europe's first operational gigafactory — with initial 13 GWh capacity planned to scale to 40 GWh across three production blocks. Plans for parallel gigafactories in Kaiserslautern (Germany) and Termoli (Italy) were placed on standby in May 2024 and definitively shelved in February 2026 amid weak EV demand and competitive pressure from Asian suppliers, leaving France as the sole manufacturing base.

Revenue mechanics are entirely B2B hardware sales under negotiated supply contracts with automotive OEMs; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company does not sell through retail or distribution channels, instead integrating its cells and modules directly into vehicle production lines. Total committed investment exceeds €7 billion, comprising €1.3 billion in initial French and German public funding (IPCEI), €852 million from the EU Innovation Fund (2025), and shareholder equity and debt. Headcount stands at 2,500+ across French sites, with ongoing recruitment at roughly one hire per day. In April 2026, ACC launched Scale Up, a turnkey industrial accelerator service that externalizes portions of its battery R&D and manufacturing know-how to third parties, opening a non-captive services revenue line. The company also pursues EU Battery Regulation compliance, IRMA-aligned responsible mining standards, and supply-chain traceability through partnerships with Umicore, Ivalua, and RCS Global.

Name

Automotive Cells Company

Legal name

Automotive Cells Company SE

Website

https://acc-emotion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is a European joint venture owned equally by Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and TotalEnergies/Saft that designs and manufactures lithium-ion battery cells and modules for electric vehicles, supplying Stellantis brands and Mercedes-Benz from its Billy-Berclau gigafactory in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Vehicle Batteries

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cell Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Lithium-ion battery cells
• Electric vehicle batteries
• Battery modules manufacturing
• EV battery supplier
• Automotive battery technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Bruges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. EV Battery Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling lithium-ion battery cells and modules to electric vehicle manufacturers, including Stellantis brands (Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, DS, Lancia), Mercedes-Benz, and other OEMs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Automotive Cells Company designs and manufactures high-performance lithium-ion battery cells and modules for electric vehicles, using NMC chemistry including advanced Gen3 and Gen3+ technology. The company operates Gigafactories in France targeting 120 GWh of production capacity by 2030, and supplies automotive OEMs (primarily Stellantis brands and Mercedes-Benz) directly through B2B supply agreements. ACC also operates a turnkey industrial accelerator service called "Scale Up" to help external partners commercialize battery innovations.

Product overview

ACC is a European battery manufacturer producing high-performance lithium-ion battery cells and modules for electric vehicles. The company's core product portfolio centers on its lithium-ion battery technology, including NMC Gen3 and Gen3+ variants with advanced energy density and fast-charging capabilities. ACC also offers Scale Up, a turnkey industrial accelerator service for external innovation partners. The company operates gigafactories in France (Billy-Berclau Douvrin) with production ramping up since end of 2024, and serves as a strategic supplier to Stellantis brands including Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, DS, and Lancia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High-Performance Lithium-Ion Battery Cells and Modules High-performance lithium-ion battery cells and modules for electric vehicles, featuring high energy density, long lifespan, ultra-fast charging capability, and wide operating temperature range. Designed for automotive OEMs integrating batteries into passenger EVs.
• NMC Gen3 and Gen3+ Battery Cells Next-generation nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) lithium-ion battery cells representing ACC's advanced technology roadmap. Gen3+ cells deliver 680 Wh/l energy density and enable ultra-fast charging (80% in 15-20 minutes) without compromising performance.
• Scale Up Turnkey industrial accelerator service designed to accelerate external innovations in battery technology and manufacturing. Helps partner companies commercialize battery innovations faster by leveraging ACC's industrial infrastructure, R&D capabilities, and manufacturing expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 680 Wh/l energy density with Gen3+ cells
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered key and supporting.

• UmicorekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2022Long-term strategic supply agreement for EV cathode materials in Europe. Umicore supplies critical battery materials needed for ACC's cell manufacturing, supporting localized European supply chain.
• IvaluasupportingTechnology or IntegrationACC implemented Ivalua's platform to enhance quality and supply chain management processes, centralizing supplier data and streamlining operations to support rapid growth.
• RCS GlobalsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party mine audits conducted on-site by RCS Global as part of ACC's supply chain traceability and due diligence program.
• IRMA (Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerACC is a member of IRMA, contributing to shape the future of responsible mining standards. IRMA has developed the first globally recognized definition of responsible mining.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northvolt: Swedish lithium-ion battery cell manufacturer for EVs and energy storage. Closest direct European competitor to ACC with similar cell technology, OEM customers, gigafactory buildout, and EU policy backing.
• Verkor: French lithium-ion battery cell and pack manufacturer building a gigafactory in Dunkirk with Renault as anchor customer. Directly comparable to ACC on geography (France), target customers (European OEMs), and technology focus.
• PowerCo (Volkswagen): Volkswagen Group's in-house battery cell manufacturer building gigafactories in Europe. Comparable in scale, EV focus, and European OEM-backed structure, though captive rather than multi-OEM.

Broad incumbents

• CATL: World's largest EV battery cell manufacturer with European gigafactories (Erfurt, Debrecen). Sets the cost and scale benchmark ACC must compete against for European OEM supply.
• LG Energy Solution: Major Korean battery cell manufacturer with extensive European OEM supply contracts. Competes directly with ACC for European automaker business and represents a benchmark in scale, technology, and cost.
• Samsung SDI: Korean battery manufacturer with European production (Hungary) supplying BMW, Stellantis, and others. Direct competitor for European premium-OEM cell supply alongside ACC.
• SK On: Korean EV battery manufacturer with significant European OEM business (including Volkswagen, Ford). Comparable in customer profile and lithium-ion NMC technology focus.
• BYD: Vertically integrated Chinese battery and EV manufacturer with European expansion plans. Competes with ACC on cell technology and represents the cost-competitive benchmark cited in ACC's own strategic concerns.

Emerging players

• Morrow Batteries: Norwegian battery cell startup building its first gigafactory in Arendal. Comparable as a European-funded challenger, though at earlier stage and without ACC's blue-chip OEM shareholder base.

Others

• Saft (TotalEnergies): TotalEnergies' battery subsidiary and one-third shareholder of ACC, providing the 100+ years of battery expertise underpinning ACC's R&D. Functions as both shareholder and a related party in ACC's industrial technology base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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