AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years.

Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world’ s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million of vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

Based in Sunderland, North East England, the AESC UK battery plant plays an integral role in our commitment to growth, quality, and innovation alongside over 500 employees who work within it. The Sunderland plant, operational since 2012, is Europe’s first and the UK’s only EV battery factory for over a decade, with an annual capacity of 1.9 GWh.

In July 2021, AESC announced the construction of AESC’s second Sunderland battery plant, which will be the UK’s largest gigafactory. When operational, it will have a capacity of 15.8 GWh and employ more than 1,000 people. This represents a six-fold increase in UK electric vehicle battery production.  

The new gigafactory will be powered by 100% carbon neutral energy, aligning with our company’s global commitment to sustainability.