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SK battery America

SK battery America

SK battery America

Verified Oct 2026

Batteries & E-Mobility

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United States flag

Commerce, Georgia

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Since 2019

SK Battery America manufactures electric vehicle batteries for major automotive brands. Based in Commerce, Georgia, founded in 2019, the company employs 1,000-5,000 and generates estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion annually. SKBA operates two gigafactories with combined capacity of 22 GWh annually, producing high-nickel lithium-ion battery cells and complete battery packs for Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai.

SK battery America

Verified Oct 2026

AT A GLANCE

Founded

2019

Headquarters

United States flag

Commerce, Georgia

Employees

1,000-5,000

Ownership

SK battery America at a glance

Revenue

$500M-1B

Est. band

Employees

1,000-5,000

Founded

2019

Headquarters

Commerce, Georgia

Import activity

4932

Industries

Automotive

Electric Vehicles

Electronics

Sourcing and import activity

From US customs bill-of-lading records

US sea imports

4932

Named foreign suppliers

50

Top origins

South Korea · Germany · China · Taiwan

Chart of the supplier's US import shipment volume trend over time

Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from SK battery America.

What this tells a buyer

SKBA recorded 4,932 import shipments, with major origins in South Korea, Germany, China, Taiwan, and the Netherlands.

The company manufactures high-nickel lithium-ion batteries with proprietary stacking methods and emphasizes safety and sustainability in its production.

SK Battery America is the first U.S. production base of SK On and has invested approximately $2.6 billion in two gigafactories.

Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Oct 29, 2026

STABILITY SIGNALS

Operating

7 years in operation (founded 2019).

4,932 US import shipments on record.

Overview

SK Battery America manufactures electric vehicle batteries for major automotive brands. Based in Commerce, Georgia, founded in 2019, the company employs 1,000-5,000 and generates estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion annually. SKBA operates two gigafactories with combined capacity of 22 GWh annually, producing high-nickel lithium-ion battery cells and complete battery packs for Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai.

At a glance

Attribute

Detail

Founded

2019

Headquarters

Commerce, Georgia

Employees

1,000-5,000

Revenue

$500M-1B (estimated)

Primary capability

Batteries & E-Mobility

What SK battery America makes

The company manufactures high-nickel lithium-ion batteries with proprietary stacking methods and emphasizes safety and sustainability in its production.

Trade and customs footprint

SKBA recorded 4,932 import shipments, with major origins in South Korea, Germany, China, Taiwan, and the Netherlands. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4932 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · Germany · China · Taiwan.

Company details

SK Battery America is the first U.S. production base of SK On and has invested approximately $2.6 billion in two gigafactories. SK battery America was founded in 2019, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Commerce, Georgia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Operating": 7 years in operation (founded 2019). 4,932 US import shipments on record.

Frequently asked questions

What does SK battery America make?

SK Battery America manufactures electric vehicle batteries for major automotive brands. Based in Commerce, Georgia, founded in 2019, the company employs 1,000-5,000 and generates estimated revenue of $500 million to $1 billion annually. SKBA operates two gigafactories with combined capacity of 22 GWh annually, producing high-nickel lithium-ion battery cells and complete battery packs for Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai.

Where is SK battery America headquartered?

SK battery America is headquartered in Commerce, Georgia (1760 SK Blvd, Commerce, Georgia, 30529-3692).

When was SK battery America founded?

SK battery America was founded in 2019.

How big is SK battery America?

SK battery America has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).

Does SK battery America import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 4932 inbound shipments for SK battery America, with top origins including South Korea · Germany · China · Taiwan.

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Last verified Oct 2026. Is this your company? Request a correction.

Leadership

Chuck Moore

Chief Human Resource Officer

Jay Thurmond

Director of Operations

Hyungjoon K

SKBA CTO

Yoonsang Chaey

CEO & President

Location & contact

Commerce, Georgia (HQ)Headquarters · United States
Commerce, Georgia (HQ)1760 SK Blvd, Commerce, Georgia, 30529-3692, United StatesHeadquarters

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