Core Viewpoint - The global competition for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production is intensifying, with major industry players rapidly establishing production facilities in North America and Europe, marking a significant shift in LFP battery capacity from "0 to 1" [1][2][6] Group 1: North American Developments - Tesla's first LFP battery factory in Sparks, Nevada, is nearing completion, with an initial annual capacity of 10 GWh, primarily supplying energy products like Megapack and Powerwall [1] - LGES has launched its first large-scale LFP battery production in Michigan, achieving a total capacity of 21.5 GWh, split between energy storage (16.5 GWh) and electric vehicles (5 GWh) [2] - Ford is set to begin production at its LFP battery factory, which is being built with technology licensed from CATL, with plans to start operations next year [4] Group 2: European Developments - CATL and Stellantis are investing €4 billion to build a 50 GWh LFP battery factory in Spain, expected to start production by the end of 2026 [2] - Volkswagen's battery company PowerCo is constructing an LFP battery factory in Germany with a revised capacity of 20 GWh, scheduled for 2027 [2] - ElevenEs has established the first LFP factory in Europe and plans to expand its capacity to 16 GWh by 2028 to supply local automakers [5] Group 3: Supply Chain and Material Production - The global production and expansion of LFP cathode materials are accelerating, with companies like Longpan Technology and Aosheng Technology investing in new facilities [5] - Chinese material manufacturers are also planning investments in the U.S. and Spain to be closer to downstream customers [5] - The shift towards LFP technology is driven by factors such as the extension of cobalt export bans and changes in U.S. subsidy policies, prompting manufacturers to transition from ternary batteries to LFP [6] Group 4: Market Trends and Data - The global installed capacity of LFP power batteries saw a year-on-year increase of 63% in the first four months of 2025, exceeding 150 GWh and accounting for approximately 53% of the global power battery market [6][7] - The core manufacturing processes and material technologies for LFP batteries remain dominated by the Chinese supply chain, with overseas manufacturers seeking local production through joint ventures and technology licensing [7]