Tritium DCFC to open EV fast chargers manufacturing plant in Lebanon, TN

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Tritium DCFC Limited, a developer of direct current (DC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has revealed plans to grow its American footprint through a new manufacturing plant in Lebanon, Tennessee.

The new facility to be located in Wilson County is likely to have half a dozen production lines for Tritium DCFC’s DC fast chargers, which include RTM and all-new PKM150 models.

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Tritium DCFC expects to create over 500 jobs over the coming five years for the fast chargers manufacturing plant.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said: “Our state’s highly-skilled workforce and position as a leader in the EV industry continue to attract companies like Tritium to Tennessee.”

Tritium DCFC to open EV fast chargers manufacturing plant in Lebanon, Tennessee

Tritium DCFC to open EV fast chargers manufacturing plant in Lebanon, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Tritium DCFC Limited.

Tritium DCFC aims to begin production at the EV fast chargers manufacturing plant in Lebanon during the third quarter of this year.

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Jane Hunter — Tritium DCFC said: “Tritium’s investment in a U.S.-based, cutting-edge facility for manufacturing is part of our strong push toward global growth in support of the e-mobility industry.

“We are thrilled to work with the U.S. Federal government and the State of Tennessee on this initiative. With the help of the hard-working residents of Tennessee, we expect to double or even triple our charger production capacity to further our product distribution throughout the United States.”

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In January, Tritium wrapped up its previously announced merger with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II to go public in the US.

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