Mazda has disclosed that its EV battery plant under construction in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is expected to begin operations in March 2028. Construction is 20–30% complete, and the huge building is gradually taking shape.
Mazda's plan to bring its electric-vehicle battery plant under construction in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, into operation in March 2028 was reported based on information obtained on the 16th. The overall shape of a facility central to the company's electrification strategy is gradually emerging.
Construction progress is currently reported to be approximately 20–30%, making the scale of the building apparent. Although the article does not go into specific dates or financial details, it suggests that the company is advancing a long-term electrification plan.
The announcement is viewed as part of Mazda's efforts to strengthen its EV- and battery-related manufacturing capabilities, and as an element of the company's business strategy.