# ProLogium

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{{Short description|Taiwanese solid-state battery manufacturer}}

{{Infobox company
| name = ProLogium
| logo = ProLogium Logo.png
| type = [Private](/source/Privately_held_company)
| industry = Automotive [Lithium battery](/source/Lithium_battery), [Energy storage](/source/Energy_storage)
| founded = 2006
| founder = Vincent Yang<ref name="Focus Taiwan" >{{cite web |last1=Hsuan-ting |first1=Tseng |last2=Huang |first2=Frances |title=Taiwan EV battery maker to build 'gigafactory' in France |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305130003 |website=focustaiwan.tw |publisher=Focus Taiwan |access-date=14 May 2023}}</ref>
| hq_location = [Taoyuan](/source/Taoyuan%2C_Taiwan), [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan)<ref name="Prologium profile" />
| products = [solid-state battery](/source/solid-state_battery)<ref name="Financial Times" />
| num_employees = 800 (Taoyuan only)<ref name="Focus Taiwan June 2023" >{{cite web |last1=Pei-ju |first1=Teng |title=Battery maker ProLogium continues to expand in Taiwan: CEO |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306090013 |website=focustaiwan.tw/ |publisher=Focus Taiwan |access-date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
| website = https://www.prologium.com/
}}

Founded in 2006, '''ProLogium Technology''' (Traditional Chinese: 輝能科技) is a Taiwanese [solid-state battery](/source/solid-state_battery) developer and manufacturer.

== History ==
ProLogium Technologies was established in 2006. Its initial sales were of solid state batteries to automakers for testing and product development purposes.<ref name= "Taipei Times ProLogium/Gogoro" />

In 2019 ProLogium signed cooperation agreements with several Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, including [NIO](/source/NIO_(car_company)),<ref>{{Cite news |title=ProLogium And NIO Join Forces On Solid-State Batteries For EVs |url=https://insideevs.com/news/367082/prologium-nio-solid-state-batteries/}}</ref> [AiWAYS](/source/Aiways), and [Enovate](/source/Enovate_(marque)) Motors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Startup Enovate teams up with cell maker ProLogium on solid-state battery |url=https://autonews.gasgoo.com/m/70015870.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241216094232/https://autonews.gasgoo.com/m/70015870.html |archive-date=2024-12-16 |access-date=2026-05-27 |website=autonews.gasgoo.com |language=en}}</ref>

In March 2021, ProLogium signed an MOU with Vietnamese car [OEM](/source/OEM) [Vinfast](/source/VinFast).<ref>{{Cite web |title=[VIETNAM BUSINESS] VinFast bắt tay ProLogium sản xuất pin xe ô tô điện ngay tại Việt Nam |url=http://vietworld.world/tin-tuc/lien-minh-nguoi-viet-kinh-doanh-toan-cau/vietnam-business-vinfast-bat-tay-prologium-san-xuat-pin-xe-o-to-dien-ngay-tai-viet-nam |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=Viet World US |language=vi}}</ref> According to the MOU, ProLogium and [Vinfast](/source/VinFast) will establish a joint venture to produce [solid-state batteries](/source/Solid-state_battery) for electric cars in Vietnam.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-04 |title=VinFast to employ ProLogium's solid-state batteries |url=https://www.electrive.com/2021/03/04/vinfast-to-employ-prologiums-solid-state-batteries/ |access-date=2026-05-27 |website=electrive.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

In March 2022 ProLogium and [Gogoro](/source/Gogoro) released a prototype solid-state lithium ceramic battery for Gogoro's scooter charging network.<ref name= "Taipei Times ProLogium/Gogoro" >{{cite web |last1=Wang |first1=Lisa |title=Gogoro unveils prototype battery with greater range |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2022/03/10/2003774481 |website=taipeitimes.com |publisher=Taipei Times |access-date=6 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Toh |first1=Micah |title=Gogoro unveils the world’s first-ever solid state swappable electric vehicle battery |url=https://electrek.co/2022/03/08/gogoro-unveils-the-worlds-first-ever-solid-state-swappable-electric-vehicle-battery/ |website=electrek.co |publisher=Electrek |access-date=6 June 2023}}</ref>

In February 2022, American business news website Insider reported on 15 notable unicorn companies in the global electric vehicle industry selected by Pitchbook, a financial research company, and ProLogium was included on the list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=John |first=Alexa St |title=Meet 15 unicorns in the growing electric car industry — and how they're poised to make good on billion-dollar valuations |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/unicorns-electric-car-ev-list-analysis-2022-2 |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref>

In July 2022, ProLogium activated its expansion plan in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-12 |title=Batteries : le taïwanais ProLogium envisage la France pour sa gigafactory européenne |url=https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/automobile/batteries-le-taiwanais-prologium-envisage-la-france-pour-sa-gigafactory-europeenne-1776087 |access-date=2022-08-29 |website=Les Echos |language=fr}}</ref> By September 2022 they were said to have reduced their search to a shortlist including Germany, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carey |first1=Nick |title=Taiwan's ProLogium seeks European site for $8bln battery plant |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/taiwans-prologium-seeks-european-site-8bln-battery-plant-2022-09-04/ |website=Reuters.com |publisher=Reuters}}</ref>

In May 2023, ProLogium announced that it would open a 5.2 billion euro primary international production center in [Dunkirk](/source/Dunkirk) at a ceremony headlined by French President [Emmanuel Macron](/source/Emmanuel_Macron).<ref name="Financial Times" >{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Sarah |title=Taiwanese car-battery maker bets on northern France with €5.2bn plant |url=https://www.ft.com/content/ab64e828-9185-48ed-a7f0-859673d6861f |website=ft.com |publisher=Financial Times |access-date=2 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Guillaume |first1=Gilles |title=Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium eyes overseas base in France |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/taiwanese-battery-maker-prologium-eyes-overseas-base-france-2023-05-12/ |website=reuters.com |publisher=Reuters |access-date=14 May 2023}}</ref>  ProLogium had also seriously explored locating the factory in Germany or The Netherlands.<ref name="Financial Times" /> ProLogium executives said that France had beaten out Germany and The Netherlands by improving the deal they offered including by promising low priced power. Significant [lobbying](/source/lobbying) by the French side also came into play. All of the contenders had offered significant incentive packages including large [tax credits](/source/tax_credits). The ability to reliably source zero-carbon electricity was also a concern.<ref>{{cite web |title=France secures Taiwan plant with lobbying, incentives |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2023/05/13/2003799685 |website=taipeitimes.com |publisher=Taipei Times |access-date=6 June 2023}}</ref>

== Shareholders ==
Both Mercedes-Benz<ref>{{cite web |last1=De Beaupuy |first1=Francois |title=Mercedes-Backed EV Battery Startup Plans €5.2 Billion Plant in France |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-09/taiwan-s-prologium-plans-5-2-billion-ev-battery-plant-in-france#xj4y7vzkg |access-date=2 June 2023 |website=bloomberg.com |publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref> and VinFast own a portion of ProLogium. As of May 2023 ProLogium had raised US$700 million from investors.<ref name="Financial Times" /> In return for their significant investment Mercedes-Benz received a seat on ProLogium's board of directors.<ref name="Before Year End">{{cite web |title=ProLogium aims at trading debut before year-end |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2022/03/28/2003775554 |access-date=6 June 2023 |website=taipeitimes.com |publisher=Taipei Times}}</ref>

In 2023 Yang stated his intent to eventually take the company public via an [Initial public offering](/source/Initial_public_offering) (IPO).<ref name="Financial Times" /><ref name="Power Technology" /><ref name="Before Year End" />

In 2022 [POSCO](/source/POSCO) has invested an undisclosed amount in ProLogium. Meanwhile, POSCO and ProLogium has signed an agreement on the joint development of components for ProLogium's solid-state batteries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Posco invests in ProLogium's solid-state batteries - electrive.com |url=https://www.electrive.com/2022/05/15/posco-invests-in-prologiums-solid-state-batteries/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=www.electrive.com/ |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2021 ProLogium conducted a $326 million funding round with buy-in from [Primavera Capital Group](/source/Primavera_Capital_Group), and [SoftBank China Venture Capital](/source/SoftBank) among others which placed the company's total valuation somewhere between $2-$3 billion.<ref>{{cite web |title=Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium likely valued at $2-$3 bln in new funding round |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/taiwans-prologium-raises-326-mln-solid-state-lithium-mass-production-2021-10-29/ |website=reuters.com |publisher=Reuters |access-date=6 June 2023}}</ref>

== Products ==
ProLogium primarily makes solid state batteries.<ref name="Financial Times" />

== Operations ==
ProLogium is headquartered in [Taoyuan, Taiwan](/source/Taoyuan%2C_Taiwan), with subsidiaries in [Singapore](/source/Singapore) and [Shanghai](/source/Shanghai).<ref name="Prologium profile" >{{Cite web |title=ProLogium Technology Co., Ltd |url=https://prologium.com/index/ |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=ProLogium Technology Co., Ltd |language=en-US}}</ref>

The company is building a 1-2GWh capacity [gigafactory](/source/gigafactory) in Taiwan.<ref name="Power Technology" >{{cite web |last1=Donaldson |first1=Alex |title=ProLogium announces Dunkirk battery plant, with IPO to come |url=https://www.power-technology.com/news/prologium-announces-dunkirk-battery-plant-with-ipo-to-come/ |website=power-technology.com |publisher=Power Technology |access-date=2 June 2023}}</ref> In 2024 they opened the first phase with a .5 GWh capacity.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chang |first1=Eric |title=Taiwan’s ProLogium opens EV battery ‘gigafactory’ in Taoyuan |url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5085166 |website=www.taiwannews.com.tw |publisher=Taiwan News |access-date=25 January 2024}}</ref>

The company's facility in Dunkirk is expected to come into production in 2027.<ref>{{cite web |last1=De Beaupuy |first1=Francois |title=Taiwan’s ProLogium Eyes 2027 for EV Battery Output in France |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-11/taiwan-s-prologium-eyes-2027-for-ev-battery-output-in-france#xj4y7vzkg |website=bloomberg.com |publisher=Bloomberg |access-date=6 June 2023}}</ref>

== Leadership ==
Vincent Yang is ProLogium's chief executive officer. Gilles Normand is ProLogium's head of international development.<ref name="Financial Times" />

== Awards ==
* In April 2019, ProLogium was awarded gold at the [Edison Awards](/source/Edison_Awards) for its [battery pack](/source/battery_pack) assembly technology "BiPolar+ 3D Structure Solid-State EV Battery Pack", which allows for direct connection of electrodes in series and parallel by stacking to simplify the connection materials and space for the [EV battery](/source/EV_battery) system and improve [energy density](/source/energy_density).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Edison Awards™ - Honoring the Best in Innovation and Innovators |url=https://edisonawards.com/winners2019.php |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=edisonawards.com |language=en}}</ref>
* In April 2021, ProLogium was awarded bronze at the [Edison Awards](/source/Edison_Awards) for its proprietary ASM (Active Safety Mechanism) technology.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Edison Awards™ - Honoring the Best in Innovation and Innovators |url=https://edisonawards.com/winners2021.php |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=edisonawards.com |language=en}}</ref> The ASM is a mechanism that ensures safety and actively stops thermal runaway by passivating [electrodes](/source/electrodes).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Primavera joins $326m round for Taiwan EV supplier {{!}} AVCJ |url=https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3025367/primavera-joins-usd326m-round-for-taiwan-ev-supplier |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124221308/https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3025367/primavera-joins-usd326m-round-for-taiwan-ev-supplier |archive-date=2022-01-24 |access-date=2026-05-27 |work=www.avcj.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=独メルセデス、台湾の電池新興に出資 「全固体」を開発 |url=https://www.nikkei.com/nkd/industry/article/?n_m_code=036&ng=DGXZQOGR27C9G0X20C22A1000000 |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=日本経済新聞 電子版 |language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Taiwan battery maker ProLogium signs investment deal with Mercedes-Benz |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/taiwan-battery-maker-prologium-signs-investment-deal-with-mercedes-benz-2022-01-27/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250722020241/https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/taiwan-battery-maker-prologium-signs-investment-deal-with-mercedes-benz-2022-01-27/ |archive-date=2025-07-22 |access-date=2026-05-27 |work=Reuters |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Batterie {{!}} Mercedes-Benz und Prologium entwickeln Festkörperbatterien |url=https://www.springerprofessional.de/batterie/werkstoffe/mercedes-benz-und-prologium-entwickeln-festkoerperbatterien/20070970 |access-date=2026-05-27 |website=www.springerprofessional.de |language=de}}</ref>

== References ==
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== Exxternal link ==
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