Gotion Germany Battery GmbH

What Gotion Germany Battery GmbH does

Gotion Germany Battery GmbH is a German private limited company (GmbH) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High Tech Co., Ltd. The entity was established in April 2022 when its parent acquired the former Robert Bosch plant in Göttingen, Germany, and was positioned as the first battery production and business operations headquarters of Gotion High Tech in Europe. The Göttingen site currently employs approximately 250 staff and serves as the planned center for all future Gotion High Tech corporate activities in Europe.

The company's core offering is the development, production, and commercialization of lithium-ion batteries (Lithium-Ionen-Batterien) and energy storage systems (Energiespeichersysteme) for the European market. Its technology base is inherited from Gotion High Tech, a globally operating battery specialist with a stated 50,000+ employees and operations in 6+ countries (company website), while the Göttingen facility itself operates under German industrial and engineering standards inherited from its Bosch heritage. Two Managing Directors, Klaus Gohde and Wei Duan, lead the entity.

Commercially, Gotion Germany Battery GmbH operates a B2B enterprise field-sales model targeting two horizontal segments: European Automotive OEMs (EV manufacturers) sourcing cells and packs for electric vehicles, and Energy Storage System integrators deploying batteries in grid-scale and distributed renewable/storage applications. No pricing, customer logos, partnerships, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed. The company's German-language web presence is currently oriented around recruitment and apprenticeship programs rather than product marketing.

Name

Gotion Germany Battery GmbH

Legal name

Gotion Germany Battery GmbH

Website

https://gotion-europe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gotion Germany Battery GmbH is a German battery manufacturer and wholly-owned subsidiary of China's Gotion High Tech, producing lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems at its Göttingen site for European automotive OEMs and energy storage integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Battery Cell Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAB)

Keywords

• Lithium-ion batteries
• Energy storage systems
• Battery manufacturing
• EV battery cells
• Stationary battery storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Göttingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery and Energy Storage Product Sales: Gotion Germany Battery GmbH generates revenue through the development, production, and commercialization of lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, as a subsidiary of Gotion High Tech.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Gotion Germany Battery GmbH develops, produces, and markets lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems at its Göttingen facility in Germany. Operating as the European headquarters and primary production base of parent company Gotion High Tech, it supplies battery cells, packs, and stationary storage systems to European electric-vehicle manufacturers and energy storage system integrators.

Product overview

Gotion Germany Battery GmbH operates as a battery manufacturing company specializing in lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. The company was established in April 2022 when it became part of Gotion High Tech, following its origins as a former Bosch plant. The Göttingen facility serves as the first battery production and business headquarters of Gotion High Tech in Europe. The company develops, manufactures, and markets lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, operating within a global network of 13,000 employees (as of the source). The product portfolio centers on two core offerings: lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, which together form the company's primary business focus in the European market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lithium-Ionen-Batterien (Lithium-ion batteries)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Samsung SDI: Korean battery manufacturer with European battery cell production capabilities. Supplies lithium-ion batteries to European automotive OEMs and is a direct competitor for the same EV battery customer pipeline as Gotion Germany.
• BYD: Chinese battery and EV manufacturer expanding aggressively into Europe with both vehicle assembly and battery production. Serves as both a parent-level competitor to Gotion High Tech and a potential competitor in European battery supply.
• PowerCo (Volkswagen Group): Volkswagen's captive battery manufacturing subsidiary building gigafactories across Europe. While a customer competitor (captive supply for VW), it competes for the same European battery demand pool and influences OEM procurement decisions affecting Gotion Germany.
• SK On: Korean battery maker with European production facilities (Hungary) supplying European automotive OEMs. A direct competitor in the European lithium-ion battery market for EV applications.
• CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology): World's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer and the parent company's primary competitor globally. Operates a major battery plant in Germany (Erfurt) and is the dominant global supplier, directly competing with Gotion Germany for European OEM contracts.
• LG Energy Solution: Korean battery manufacturer with established European production capacity (Poland, and planned JV facilities). Supplies European automotive OEMs with lithium-ion battery cells and packs, directly competing with Gotion Germany in the European EV battery market.

Direct peers

• Automotive Cells Company (ACC): European battery joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and TotalEnergies, building gigafactories in France, Germany, and Italy. Directly competes with Gotion Germany for European OEM battery supply contracts.
• SVOLT Energy Technology: Chinese battery manufacturer (spun off from Great Wall Motor) with planned European battery production facilities. Closely comparable to Gotion Germany as a Chinese battery company expanding into European production for local OEMs.
• Northvolt: European battery cell and pack manufacturer headquartered in Sweden, targeting European EV OEMs and energy storage customers. Directly competes with Gotion Germany as a localized European battery supplier pursuing similar automotive and grid storage end markets.

Emerging players

• Verkor: French battery manufacturer building a gigafactory in Dunkirk, France, with backing from Renault. Targets European EV manufacturers and competes with Gotion Germany for similar localized battery supply contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gotion-germany-battery-gmbhgo-innovation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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