Jaewon Electric Vehicle Battery Facility
Industrial / Manufacturing | 300,000+ SF | 10-Month Timeline | 2025 ABC Award of Merit
Project
Overview
Steinberger Construction partnered with the project team behind the Jaewon Electric Vehicle Battery Facility in Kokomo, Indiana—a high-priority initiative supporting the growth of EV manufacturing infrastructure in the U.S. The scope included the delivery of a six-building campus totaling over 300,000 square feet, constructed in just 10 months to meet aggressive production and funding deadlines.
This large-scale industrial facility was designed with adaptability, clean energy compliance, and advanced manufacturing demands in mind. With the future of mobility in focus, the project created a foundation for expanded operations and long-term growth.
Awards:
2025 ABC Award of Merit recipient
Highlights:
Ground-up EV battery production facility spanning over 300,000 SF
Six-building campus designed for operational scale and future expansion
Fast-track 10-month construction timeline
Coordinated site logistics for hundreds of contractors simultaneously
Engineered for advanced manufacturing processes and high-performance durability
Execution
at speed
With hundreds of contractors active on-site at peak times, Steinberger oversaw an exceptionally complex project environment requiring continuous coordination, detailed safety planning, and agile schedule management. The entire facility was delivered in just 10 months, demonstrating Steinberger’s capacity to lead at scale and deliver on aggressive timelines.
Built For
Scale & Efficiency
The Jaewon campus integrates flexible manufacturing space, support facilities, and logistics coordination zones—built using durable systems to accommodate high-load operations and long-term use. The buildings were designed to evolve alongside production lines and process advancements, giving the client options for scaling and reconfiguration.
Strategic sequencing and phased turnover ensured that infrastructure, utilities, and vertical construction moved in parallel—allowing the project to maintain pace without sacrificing quality or precision.
Partnership
In Action
This project stands as a benchmark for how Steinberger Construction delivers when the stakes are high and the timelines are short. By aligning with key project stakeholders and managing risk across a dynamic jobsite, we provided a best-in-class EV production campus that supports both client innovation and regional economic development.