www.britishvolt.com Britishvolt, a leading UK developer of advanced lithium-ion battery technologies for transportation and sustainable energy storage, has announced the intention to site its new global headquarters in the West Midlands, a move which closely follows the UK Government’s announcement to ban all petrol and diesel vehicle production by 2030.
The new 5,000m
2 facility, set to be fully operational by 2022, will be sited at the MIRA Technology Park Campus near Coventry, already renowned as a global innovation hub, housing Britishvolt’s leadership team.
Further developments are also being considered which could see Britishvolt expand the site, opening up the opportunity to bring highly skilled and specialist jobs to the West Midlands.
Britishvolt CEO, Orral Nadjari “A new global headquarters in the West Midlands marks a crucial step for Britishvolt, especially coming so soon after last week’s announcement regarding the new 2030 deadline.
“The battery industry is constantly evolving and it is important that we stay ahead to position the UK at the forefront of the global battery industry.
“We intend to produce world-class batteries, which are strategically important both for the future of the UK automotive industry and the future strength of the entire UK economy. We are hoping to start working closely with local government to help make our additional plans for future development a certainty.”
Tim Nathan, MIRA Technology Park managing director, said: “We are extremely pleased to welcome Britishvolt to MIRA Technology Park. It joins a large number of companies dedicated to the UK being at the forefront of automotive innovation.
“Britishvolt’s mission to develop and produce world-class lithium-ion batteries is crucial to the future of the UK automotive industry as we rapidly progress to an electrified future.”
Britishvolt chief strategy officer Isobel Sheldon said: “World-leading talent in the right place is essential if Britishvolt is to stay ahead of the battery technology curve. We are working hard to ensure that we are perfectly placed to take advantage of the leading skills that we have in the UK.”