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SK On (SK新能源)

Direct answer: SK On is a Lithium (NMC / LFP) battery manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, making EV cells.

Quick facts

CompanySK On (SK新能源)
CountrySouth Korea
HeadquartersSeoul
ChemistryLithium (NMC / LFP)
ProductsEV cells
Founded2021
OwnershipSubsidiary of SK Innovation

Company intelligence

Cell formatspouch
MarketsEV
BrandsSK On
OEM relationshipsFord, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Daimler (Mercedes-Benz)

Fields are populated only where a public source supports the value; an absent field means the evidence was not found, not that the fact is false. See the methodology.

Technology focus

SK On works in Lithium (NMC / LFP). See the Battery Technology Reference for the design trade-offs behind the chemistry label, and the lead-acid type family for the technology variants.

Product portfolio

The product range covers EV cells. Application context: lead-acid applications and lithium applications.

History

2021SK On established as the battery business spin-off of SK Innovation (completed 1 October 2021)
2022Ranked #5 globally in EV battery market share (~7%) in H1 2022 per SNE Research
2022Began mass production at Georgia Factory 1 (Commerce, USA); trial production at Factory 2
2023Mass production at Georgia Factory 2; construction of cathode plant in Quebec, Canada began
2025Merged with SK Enmove (announced Nov 2025 by SK Innovation)

Milestones are compiled from public sources (company history pages, major news reporting). Dates reflect reporting, not audit.

Production facilities

Joint ventures

BlueOvalSKWith Ford Motor Company — Kentucky & Tennessee, USA. Announced September 2021; plants 1&2 Kentucky, plant 1 Tennessee

Capacity

~40 GWh annual (2021 reporting); target ~125 GWh by 2025 per CNBC May 2021 (Company/JV reporting, dated claim — not independently audited)

Verification

Overall level: Claimed

Identity evidence✓ Official company source
Manufacturing evidence✓ Official company source
Product evidence✓ Manufacturer documentation
Certification evidenceClaimed — self-reported only
Independent verificationNot performed — no third-party audit commissioned

Notes: SK Group subsidiary; US plants in Georgia and Kentucky; OEM supply relationships per CNBC 2021 and official SK Battery America history · Automotive OEM supply claimed per company reporting

Each dimension shows what kind of evidence supports it. "Official company source" means the fact comes from the company's own publications, not an independent check. No listing here implies third-party verification — none has been commissioned. See the verification criteria.

Last verified: 2026-10-06

What this verification means

SK On is recorded at the Claimed level. Identity: ✓ Official company source. Capability: ✓ Official company source. Products: ✓ Manufacturer documentation. Certifications: Claimed — self-reported only. The label describes the evidence we hold at the review date — not a guarantee that every shipment will conform.

What to request before ordering

  1. The business licence and the exact legal entity name that will appear on the invoice.
  2. Quality-system certificate (ISO 9001) and environmental certificate (ISO 14001), with certificate numbers and scope.
  3. Product certificates relevant to the destination (IEC, UL, EN, JIS) and the test reports behind them.
  4. Two recent batch test reports for the specific model you are buying, not a catalogue page.
  5. A factory audit or video walkthrough, and the name of the production site that will make the goods.

Sourcing context

Chemistry: Lithium (NMC / LFP). Products: EV cells. Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea. Founded 2021. Ownership: Subsidiary of SK Innovation. Use these facts to frame the first conversation, then verify them against the documents the supplier provides.

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