Bandar Seri Begawan pack cylindrical lithium battery factory

Will Malaysia build a lithium-ion battery factory?

In December last year, China-based lithium battery maker Eve Energy announced plans to build a manufacturing facility in Malaysia, which it said would allow it to produce 21700-format cylindrical lithium-ion batteries to support electric two-wheeler and power tool manufacturing enterprises in the country as well as across the region.

Why is EVE Energy establishing a cylindrical battery production base in Malaysia?

The establishment of EVE Energy’s cylindrical battery production base in Malaysia will help to supply high quality batteries to companies in the country and Southeast Asia.” EVE was established in 2001 and listed in 2009.

What is Eve Lithium Energy Malaysia's 'International cylindrical battery industrial park' project?

EVE Lithium Energy Malaysia Factory and EVE Lithium Energy 53rd Plant, to build an "international cylindrical battery industrial park" project, with an investment of no more than US$422.3 million, located in Kulim District, Kedah, Malaysia, after completion, mainly produces cylindrical batteries, directly driving the employment of 600 people.

Where is EVE Energy Malaysia's New cyclical battery factory located?

Now, construction of the facility is set to begin, with the company – through its subsidiary Eve Energy Malaysia – having held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new factory, which will be located in Kulim, Kedah as part of the International Cylindrical Battery Industrial Park in the area.

Can Eve spur the growth of cylindrical lithium battery industry in Malaysia?

In welcoming EVE to spur the growth of cylindrical lithium battery industry in Malaysia, Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), expressed, “We are delighted to have EVE setting up its manufacturing operation in Malaysia.