---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001289308-23-000028"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ENS"
cik: "0001289308"
company_name: "EnerSys"
filed_at: "2023-06-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-14T00:57:32.753765+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# EnerSys and Verkor sign non-binding MOU to explore US lithium battery gigafactory

## Summary
- EnerSys (ENS) and Verkor SAS enter non-binding MOU to explore development of a lithium-ion gigafactory in the US.
- Verkor operates a 150 MWh pilot line in Grenoble and a 16 GWh gigafactory in Dunkirk starting production in 2025.
- EnerSys expects to fund the factory using IRA credits from current US battery production.
- Partnership aims to provide EnerSys with domestic cell supply and custom cell sizing flexibility.
- MOU covers site location, funding structures, and operating plans; no definitive agreement yet.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001289308-23-000028
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ENS
- cik: 0001289308
- company_name: EnerSys
- filed_at: 2023-06-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1289308/000128930823000028/0001289308-23-000028-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1289308/000128930823000028/ens-20230614.htm

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