Gotion's management confirmed its $2-billion plant on 61 hectares is under construction in Manteno, Kankakee County, for the production of lithium batteries for electric vehicles. Chinese Battery Maker Picks Illinois for $2 Billion Factory Oops, something went wrong Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to right column News Today's news US Politics 2025 Election World Weather Climate change Health Wellness Mental health Sexual health Dermatology Oral health Hair. MANTENO, Ill., a global EV battery developer headquartered in China, announced Friday that it is going to build a $2 billion “gigafactory” in this small community about 50 miles south of Chicago. Gotion specializes in the development of several different types of. A new battery manufacturing plant is set to open in northern Illinois next year after the state offered more than $330 million in tax incentives to make it happen. JB Pritzker announced on Friday. The plant is the largest EV battery production investment in the state to date, with plans to employ up to 2,600 workers, officials. Gotion invests in battery plant in US Illinois, may start production next year On September 9, a surging news reporter confirmed from Gotion (002074), headquartered in Hefei, Anhui Province, that Gotion has been constructing a battery super factory in Manteno, south of Chicago, Illinois, through. Gotion Inc, the US subsidiary of Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech, announced it will begin production next year at its gigafactory in Illinois state, creating 2,600 local jobs.