EV battery supply chain
Powering global
EV markets
Canada’s electric vehicle supply chain consistently ranks as one of the best in the world. From mining to EV and vehicle parts production, Canada delivers end-to-end capabilities that reduce risk and accelerate access to global markets.
The industry is driving progress. Global companies with bold ambitions benefit from a highly skilled workforce that is fuelled by a rich talent pipeline of 3.4 million STEM graduates. Canada’s research ecosystem – powered by world-class labs, universities and industry partnerships – leads innovation in battery technologies.
Some of the world’s top manufacturers are producing electric vehicles and buses in Canada, including Volkswagen, Green Motor Power Company and Nova Bus. In Winnipeg, Manitoba, New Flyer is building fuel-cell battery-electric buses, the first to run in regular service.
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Canadian leadership in EV battery
#3
globally for the availability of EV battery raw materials
Mining and mineral processing
Canada offers all the critical minerals needed to produce EV batteries at scale. It is a top 10 producer of nickel, cobalt, graphite, aluminum, lithium and platinum group metals.
Battery, cathode and anode manufacturing
Canada is a prime location for battery cell manufacturers looking to produce clean, sustainable products from ethically sourced minerals. Global companies with bold ambitions are making major investments in EV battery facilities. Building on this momentum, PowerCo (backed by Volkswagen) is establishing large‑scale battery production in Canada, and NextStar Energy, a joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, is fully operational with a major EV battery plant that underscores Canada’s growing role in the North American battery supply chain.
Electric vehicle and parts manufacturing
Canada is the natural choice for EV and parts manufacturing due to a thriving automotive industry and a well-established vehicle supply chain.
Companies with bold ambitions benefit from Canada’s STEM talent pool and free trade agreements offering direct access to North American and global markets. Canada’s tariff-free zone for industrial manufacturers allows companies to store, process and assemble goods for re-export, making it easier to scale operations and reach global customers.
Battery recycling
Canada has made major strides in managing end-of-life EV batteries. Electra Battery Materials has successfully demonstrated a process which will be able to recycle end-of-life batteries and battery materials, and turn them into useable, and valuable products.
The industry-led EV Battery Recovery Program is a first-of-its-kind program in North America. It responsibly collects, transports and repurposes, recycles or remanufactures EV batteries.
Canada investment highlight
Volkswagen and PowerCo are leading the electrification charge
Volkswagen Group and PowerCo SE are building the first-ever North American EV battery cell gigafactory in St. Thomas, located in southwestern Ontario. The $7 billion project will have a potential production volume of up to 90 gigawatt hours – enough for approximately 1 million EVs a year.
The gigafactory will create up to 2,500 new, highly skilled jobs. It’s on course to begin production by 2027 – and will help the Volkswagen Group introduce more than 25 new EV models by 2030.
“North America plays a key role in our global battery strategy. The region will become PowerCo SE’s second pillar beside Europe, with battery cells made in North America for North America. Gigafactory St. Thomas opens the door to a key market for e-mobility and battery cell production.”
Thomas Schmall, Member of the Board of Management, Volkswagen AG, Technology
Advancing EV supply chain innovation
Canadian universities, research centres and innovation hubs work with industry to design, test and commercialize technologies along the full EV supply chain. Examples include:
Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre: Provides engineering services and technical expertise to validate complete vehicle systems and manufacturing processes.
Battery Performance and Safety Evaluation Research Facility: Offers internationally recognized safety testing, including thermal runaway and abuse testing critical for certification.
Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre: Specializes in battery chemistry research, cell fabrication, and materials characterization services.
Canada investment highlight
Siemens Canada is building a new battery R&D centre
German technology giant Siemens is investing $150 million to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Centre for Battery Production in Canada.
The centre will drive innovation and efficiency in battery production, using Siemens’ expertise in AI, cybersecurity, edge computing and machine vision. It will develop the technology advancements the industry needs to meet the growing demand for batteries.
“The establishment of a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Center for Battery Production in Canada will help advance Canada's national battery and EV ecosystem and will foster collaboration with higher education institutions and battery manufacturers to innovate production in the industry.”
Why choose Canada
World-leading research institutions
Highly skilled workforce with automotive and EV expertise
Reliable inputs for fabrication, including critical minerals and clean energy
Lowest marginal effective tax rate on new business investment in the G7
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