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    Home » Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses After Failing to Secure Funds

    Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses After Failing to Secure Funds

    Arushi PandeyBy Arushi PandeyMarch 12, 2025 Business No Comments2 Mins Read
    Northvolt Declares Bankruptcy

    Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy

    Swedish electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, marking one of the country’s largest corporate failures. The company, once seen as Europe’s best chance to compete with Asian battery giants, failed to secure the financial backing needed to continue operations.

    Northvolt’s Financial Struggles

    Northvolt had already sought U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November 2024 as it struggled to ramp up production at its flagship factory in northern Sweden. However, financial difficulties persisted, leading to its Swedish bankruptcy filing.

    At the time of its January 2025 financial disclosure, Northvolt’s debt exceeded $8 billion, spread across nine entities under the Chapter 11 process. A court-appointed trustee will now oversee asset sales and debt settlements.

    The bankruptcy is one of Sweden’s largest and the most significant since Saab Automobile’s collapse over a decade ago.

    Impact on Workers and Suppliers

    Northvolt’s failure directly impacts its over 5,000 employees, including 1,800 union members.

    Marie Nilsson, leader of the IF Metall union, criticized the situation, stating:
    “A lot has gone wrong, and now our members are paying the price.”

    Despite the Swedish bankruptcy, Northvolt’s operations in North America and Germany remain active. A trustee will decide the future of these units in consultation with lenders. Northvolt’s Polish entity is also excluded from the bankruptcy filing.

    Europe’s Battery Hopes Dashed

    Northvolt was seen as a key player in reducing Europe’s dependence on Chinese battery suppliers, such as CATL and BYD. However, it faced mounting production issues and financial shortfalls.

    Since its founding in 2016, Northvolt secured over $10 billion in funding, with Volkswagen (21%) and Goldman Sachs (19%) as its biggest investors. Creditors include private investors, public financiers, and banks.

    A major setback came in June 2024, when BMW canceled a $2 billion order, citing Northvolt’s failure to meet a long-term battery supply contract. Additionally, a $5 billion green loan, intended for factory expansion, was withdrawn due to the company’s struggles.

    What’s Next for Northvolt?

    Former CEO Peter Carlsson, who resigned after the Chapter 11 filing, had estimated Northvolt needed $1.2 billion to revive its business. However, several major investors have since written off their stakes.

    Meanwhile, long-time partner Scania announced it had secured a new battery supplier, signaling a shift away from Northvolt.

    As the bankruptcy process unfolds, Europe’s ambitions to challenge Asia’s battery dominance face a major setback.

    With inputs from Reuters

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