Kansas lured the ‘transformative’ Panasonic development with historic incentives. Here’s where things stand on construction, ...

That's what Panasonic anticipates when its De Soto plant hits full capacity. It expects the facility to come online in the spring.

Kristen Walters, Panasonic North America’s vice president of human resources, told KSHB 41 the plan is to hire around 4,000 employees.

The plant in De Soto, Kansas is due to open in the next few weeks and will need 2,000 employees in the start of 2026.

Panasonic's EV battery plant in De Soto, Kansas, is on track to open in 2025. 20 Facts About Margaret Qualley, Hollywood's ...

Construction of Panasonic’s new $4 billion electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in De Soto, Kansas, is ongoing and officials hope to open and begin production in the first quarter of 2025.

DE SOTO, Kan. — Billed as the largest development in Kansas history, Panasonic’s $4 billion battery factory is moving toward completion before the end of the year. On Friday, a large ...