Zoox Relies on Lithium-Ion Batteries from Panasonic

Battery Technology Zoox Relies on Lithium-Ion Batteries from Panasonic

2025-11-28 From Stefanie Eckardt | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

Panasonic Energy will supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for ride-hailing provider Zoox in the future. The Amazon subsidiary and the Japanese battery manufacturer have signed a multi-year agreement for this purpose.

In the robotaxis of Amazon subsidiary Zoox, Panasonic's cylindrical batteries will be used starting in 2026.(Image: Chris Noltekuhlmann) — In the robotaxis of Amazon subsidiary Zoox, Panasonic's cylindrical batteries will be used starting in 2026.
(Image: Chris Noltekuhlmann)

From 2026, Panasonic Energy will supply its new 2170 batteries as part of the collaboration to support Zoox's growing robotaxi service and operations. Zoox aims to start serial production of the robotaxi and has recently established a factory in Hayward, California. The Amazon subsidiary has also launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas.

High Energy Density

The 2170 cells from Panasonic Energy excel in energy density, safety, and reliability. These cylindrical energy storage units are already used in various electric vehicles. By September 2025, Panasonic Energy had delivered approximately 20 billion lithium-ion EV batteries worldwide, equivalent to powering 4 million electric vehicles, without any recall actions due to battery-related issues. Initially, the cells are supplied from Japan, but in the near future, Panasonic Energy's plant in Kansas is also expected to contribute.

Growing Robotaxi Market

The U.S. robotaxi market is expected to grow by more than 70 percent from 2024 to 2030, driven by urban policy initiatives in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, and Miami. Deployment is accelerating particularly in urban centers such as Phoenix, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, where on-demand robotaxi fleets are gaining importance. Globally, the market is projected to exceed a volume of 40 to 50 billion USD by 2030, with North America and the Asia-Pacific region taking the lead. (se)

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