What is AESC?

AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation) is a battery manufacturing company that was originally a Japanese-based joint venture between NEC and Nissan, established in 2007. It was later integrated into Chinese battery conglomerate Envision in 2018. The sale of 75% stake in AESC to Envision included battery production plants in Tennessee, USA and Sunderland, UK.

What does AESC stand for?

Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) is a manufacturer of lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles established 2007 as a joint venture between Nissan, and Tokin Corporation. Since 2018 Chinese company Envision is a strong partner in the joint venture.

Where is AESC made?

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.

Why should you choose AESC?

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 electric vehicles and provides more than 20GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

Where are AESC batteries made?

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan.