Panasonic’s Strategic Pivot: Shifting EV Battery Focus to 'Panasonic AI Data Center Power'
Panasonic announces at CES 2026 it is shifting production from EV batteries to AI data center power storage, targeting the booming demand for AI infrastructure.
Panasonic isn't betting everything on EVs anymore. In a bold move at CES 2026, the Japanese giant announced it's diverting production lines from electric vehicle batteries to AI data center power storage systems. It's a calculated response to cooling EV demand and the insatiable energy hunger of the AI boom.
Panasonic AI Data Center Power: A New Frontier for Battery Tech
According to reports from Nikkei Asia, Panasonic will now position data center infrastructure as its primary growth engine. The company plans to repurpose existing EV battery tech to create power storage systems that ensure stable operations for massive server farms. A single AI server prominently displayed at their booth serves as a clear signal of this new direction.
Riding the AI Infrastructure Wave
The timing couldn't be more critical. As Samsung reports a 3x profit surge in Q4 2025 due to chip shortages, and Lenovo partners with Nvidia on AI gigafactories, the demand for reliable energy solutions is hitting record highs. Panasonic is leveraging its years of battery expertise to fill this vital niche.
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