Gotion
Gotion, Inc., the US subsidiary of China-based Gotion High-Tech, manufactures LFP battery cells, packs, and energy storage systems for EV makers, utilities, and commercial customers across North America, Europe, and Africa.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersFremont, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Gotion does
Gotion, Inc. is the US subsidiary of Shanghai-based Gotion High-Tech, a top-10 global power battery manufacturer, and operates from its Fremont, California headquarters with US manufacturing in Manteno, Illinois and a sales/operations office in Independence, Ohio. The company designs, develops, and manufactures Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery cells and packs, utility-scale and commercial/industrial battery energy storage systems (BESS), and electrolyte solutions, organized in a six-product portfolio spanning Cell-ESS, Cell-EV, Pack-ESS, Pack-EV, Utility System, and C&I systems. Gotion is also pursuing all-solid-state battery development, including a 1,000-ton lithium sulfide production line targeted for 2026 with planned scale-up to 50,000 tons annually by 2030, and is extending into eVTOL/air-mobility batteries through partnerships with AutoFlight and WoFei.
Gotion's business model is a B2B hardware-sales model with quote-based pricing, monetizing through five revenue streams: battery cell sales, customized battery pack sales, utility-scale BESS, commercial and industrial BESS, and electrolyte solutions. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to automotive OEMs and utilities (e.g., Slate for a $24,950 electric pickup), OEM-embedded supply of packs into vehicle platforms, and channel partnerships (Richardson Electronics for US BESS commercialization, Green Power Morocco and Chery Heavy Trucks for the Europe-Africa electric logistics corridor with battery-swapping stations). The company serves six primary customer segments — passenger vehicles, buses, trucks/commercial vehicles, commercial and industrial energy users, utility/grid storage, and (emerging) eVTOL/air mobility — across a horizontal segmentation approach.
The company is in an active growth and restructuring phase: the previously announced $2.4 billion, 2,350-job Michigan battery plant was abandoned in October 2025 amid local opposition and Chinese-ownership scrutiny, with the state seeking to recover $23.7 million in incentives. In parallel, Gotion commenced its first European plant in Šurany, Slovakia (95 hectares, 20 GWh initial capacity, ~1,300 jobs, production targeted for 2027), secured a 1,500 MWh BESS project and 3,000 MWh/year factory in Egypt, launched utility and C&I BESS products in Illinois, and won a flagship LFP supply contract with Slate EV. The parent globally reported 53.5 GWh of power battery installations in 2025 (up 82.5% year-on-year), 4.5% global market share with the fastest growth rate among the top 10, and over 28% global share in the base station/data center UPS battery market.
Gotion firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gotion
- Legal name
- Gotion, Inc.
- Website
- https://gotion.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Gotion, Inc., the US subsidiary of China-based Gotion High-Tech, manufactures LFP battery cells, packs, and energy storage systems for EV makers, utilities, and commercial customers across North America, Europe, and Africa.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gotion industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA), Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ)
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Where Gotion is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fremont
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Gotion business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Battery Cell Sales: Sale of lithium-ion battery cells for EV and energy storage applications
- Battery Pack Sales: Sale of customized battery packs designed for space and energy density constraints in various applications
- Utility-Scale BESS: Large-scale battery energy storage systems for grid resilience and renewable integration
- Commercial & Industrial BESS: C&I battery storage solutions for commercial and industrial applications
- Electrolyte Solutions: Electrolyte solutions for third-party cell development and manufacturing
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Gotion product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gotion designs, manufactures, and supplies lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells, battery packs, and integrated energy storage systems for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage applications. The product portfolio is organized into cells (Cell-ESS, Cell-EV), packs (Pack-ESS, Pack-EV), and system-level Battery Energy Storage Systems (Utility System and C&I), backed by an AI-driven BESS optimization platform and an in-development all-solid-state battery program. The company operates a vertically integrated manufacturing footprint across the USA, Slovakia, China, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
Product overview
Gotion offers a comprehensive portfolio of battery products organized across the value chain: Cell-ESS and Cell-EV represent foundational battery cells for energy storage and electric vehicle applications respectively; Pack-ESS and Pack-EV deliver integrated battery pack solutions for those same segments; Utility System addresses large-scale grid storage needs; and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solutions serve business energy management requirements. The portfolio covers the full spectrum from individual cells through complete storage systems, serving passenger vehicles, buses, trucks, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Cell-ESS LFP battery cells optimized for stationary energy storage applications, sold to BESS system integrators and project developers for use in utility-scale and commercial storage deployments.
- Cell-EV LFP battery cells tailored for electric vehicle applications, sold to passenger and commercial EV OEMs for use in vehicle electrification programs.
- Pack-ESS LFP battery packs for stationary energy storage, integrating LFP cells into modular packs sized for utility and C&I storage projects.
- Pack-EV LFP battery packs for electric vehicles, offered to EV OEMs and eVTOL/air mobility customers requiring custom pack form factors and high energy density.
- Utility System Integrated, grid-ready utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System combining LFP cell/pack hardware with AI-driven system optimization software, targeting utility-scale developers, IPPs, and grid operators for front-of-the-meter storage.
- C&I (Commercial & Industrial) energy storage system Packaged behind-the-meter energy storage system for commercial and industrial customers, designed for peak shaving, demand charge reduction, backup power, and on-site sustainability goals.
Quantifiable outcome
- 82.5% year-on-year growth in global power battery installations in 2025
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Gotion
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Gotion technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Gotion partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and flagship.
- SlatecoreSlate, the Jeff Bezos-backed EV startup, selected Gotion as its LFP battery supplier for the upcoming $24,950 electric pickup truck. Gotion's Illinois factory (90 miles from Slate's Indiana plant) supplies the LFP pack that increased the truck's estimated range from 150 to 205 miles.
- Egypt (Government Projects)strategicEgypt signed agreements with AMEA Power, China Energy, and Gotion to establish two battery energy storage projects totaling 1,500 MWh in Zafarana and Benban, along with a factory with 3,000 MWh annual production capacity. Part of Egypt's national energy strategy to expand storage capacity to 14,320 MWh by 2028.
- Richardson ElectronicscoreGotion Inc partnered with US electronics manufacturer Richardson Electronics to manufacture battery energy storage systems (BESS) at their respective Illinois facilities. Richardson supports commercialization, engineering integration, and go-to-market strategy while Gotion provides advanced battery technology from its Manteno facility. The partnership launches a 760kWh C&I system and 5MWh utility-scale system, aligned with Illinois' Climate Resilience and Grid Advancement program offering rebates up to $250/kWh.
- Green Power MoroccoflagshipGotion, Green Power Morocco (GPM), and Chery Heavy Trucks signed an agreement to develop a 2,000 km electric logistics corridor between Morocco and France. The project involves deploying 100 electric trucks with battery-swapping stations and digital logistics solutions, creating a scalable model for lower-emission cross-continental freight.
- Chery Heavy TrucksflagshipPartnership with Chery Heavy Trucks for deployment of electric trucks in the Europe-Africa logistics corridor. The project aims to reduce freight emissions using battery-swapping technology and digital logistics solutions.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Gotion competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- EVE Energy: Major Chinese LFP cell and battery manufacturer with comparable product portfolio spanning EV cells, ESS, and battery materials; competes with Gotion across passenger vehicle and storage segments.
- BYD: LFP pioneer and vertically integrated EV + energy storage player; Blade Battery LFP packs and BESS products overlap directly with Gotion's Pack-EV, Cell-ESS, and Utility System lines.
- SVOLT Energy Technology: Spun off from Great Wall Motors, SVOLT is an LFP and NMC cell/pack manufacturer with comparable EV and ESS focus; similar scale tier and customer mix among global top-10 battery installers.
- SK On: Major EV battery supplier to global automotive OEMs with comparable cell/pack manufacturing scale and similar customer concentration profile in Western auto OEM relationships.
- LG Energy Solution: One of the world's largest EV and ESS battery manufacturers with overlapping LFP and NMC product lines, direct OEM sales motion, and similar US/EU manufacturing footprint ambitions.
- Fluence Energy: Leading battery energy storage system integrator deploying utility-scale and C&I BESS; Gotion's Utility System and C&I product lines plus Richardson Electronics distribution directly overlap Fluence's go-to-market.
- Samsung SDI: Global EV and ESS battery maker with comparable premium cell/pack portfolio serving automotive OEMs and storage integrators; competes for OEM-embedded supply contracts similar to Gotion's Slate win.
- CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology): World's largest LFP and NMC battery cell manufacturer and a fellow top-10 power battery installer. Directly comparable on LFP cell technology, vertical integration across cells/packs/BESS, and global manufacturing footprint in EVs and energy storage.
- CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery): Top-10 global power battery installer with overlapping LFP cell and pack products serving passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage - directly comparable scale profile to Gotion's parent operations.
Broad incumbents
- Tesla Energy (Megapack): Vertically integrated EV + BESS incumbent whose Megapack and Powerwall products compete head-on with Gotion's Utility System and C&I lines; broader portfolio than Gotion but directly comparable in utility-scale storage.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Gotion leadership team
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Profiles2 records
Gotion subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Gotion funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
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Frequently asked questions about Gotion
What does Gotion do?
Gotion designs, manufactures, and supplies lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells, battery packs, and integrated energy storage systems for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage applications. The product portfolio is organized into cells (Cell-ESS, Cell-EV), packs (Pack-ESS, Pack-EV), and system-level Battery Energy Storage Systems (Utility System and C&I), backed by an AI-driven BESS optimization platform and an in-development all-solid-state battery program. The company operates a vertically integrated manufacturing footprint across the USA, Slovakia, China, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
Is Gotion a public or private company?
Gotion is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Gotion founded?
Gotion was founded in 2014. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Gotion based?
Gotion is headquartered in Fremont, United States, in the North America region.
How does Gotion make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Battery Cell Sales are the primary driver. The others are battery Pack Sales, utility-Scale BESS, commercial & Industrial BESS and electrolyte Solutions.
Who are Gotion's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are EVE Energy, BYD, SVOLT Energy Technology, SK On, LG Energy Solution, Fluence Energy, Samsung SDI, CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology) and CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery). Tesla Energy (Megapack) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Gotion have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gotion.
What industry is Gotion in?
Gotion's product category is Battery Energy Storage Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAA, Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH), with a secondary code of IMAGAHAB, Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly). Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.